08/31/2026
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In response to the memo issued by the Florida Department of Transportation, all License Plate Readers will be removed from Clay County roadways.
The decision comes following the FDOT memo and continuing discussions surrounding the use of License Plate Readers, related technological advancements and their use by law enforcement.
Since 2018, License Plate Readers have been proven to be a valuable crime-fighting tool for the Clay County Sheriffβs Office. In the past year alone, License Plate Readers have helped our agency find a missing 76-year-old woman from South Carolina, whose vehicle was located in Middleburg by an ALPR; identify and locate a homicide suspect in a deadly stabbing; and safely find a 10-year-old who was taken in a child custody interference case. In that case, the vehicle was located and stopped near the Florida-Alabama state line, leading to three arrests, among many other success stories.
βAs always, our commitment to fostering a safe community where families and businesses can thrive remains our top priority,β Sheriff Michelle Cook said. βThis decision does not hinder, nor sway, our efforts to prevent and fight crime, solve cases, hold offenders accountable and maintain public trust.β
The Clay County Sheriffβs Office will continue to adhere to state guidelines and looks forward to continuing conversations regarding technology in law enforcement.