Florida county won’t investigate sketchy Flock cameras removed by mystery owners

A Florida county, St. Lucie County, found 12 unpermitted Flock cameras during a countywide takedown effort, but decided not to investigate who owned the cameras after they were removed. The county claimed it lacks resources to do so. Five of the cameras were claimed by city law enforcement, but the police departments that claimed them won't confirm who gave guidance on how to post multiple cameras under one permit. The county's contract with the Port St. Lucie Police Department for Flock cameras increased from $22,000 to $470,000 between 2022 and 2025, but was ended when the county mandated removals on county roads. The seven unclaimed cameras have disappeared.