Indiana Gov. Braun says legislature should weigh ALPR rules after IMPD misuse cases

First reported: September 28, 2026 · 3 sources

Gov. Mike Braun said Monday at the Indiana Statehouse that lawmakers should consider regulating automated license plate readers when the session begins in January. His comments followed accusations that several officers, including five from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, improperly used systems such as Flock cameras. IMPD officer Michael Rogers pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that he used the cameras to track vehicles linked to his wife and her associates; three other IMPD officers had hearings scheduled for Tuesday.

Why this matters

A governor publicly raising civil-liberties concerns about ALPR use signals that statewide rules governing access and auditing could move from local policy into law. Indiana's response may serve as a reference point for other states facing allegations of officers misusing camera networks.

Key facts

Braun, a Republican, said criticism of the technology is bipartisan but that he does not want to remove what he called a beneficial tool for law enforcement.
Five IMPD officers have been accused of improperly using license plate readers; the allegations have not been adjudicated.
Officer Michael Rogers pleaded not guilty Monday to charges involving tracking vehicles tied to his wife and her associates.
No formal legislation had been filed as of the governor's remarks; bill filing begins in December and leadership priorities are typically announced in November.

Timeline

September 28, 2026Braun says lawmakers should consider Flock camera regulations
September 29, 2026Gov . Braun Talks Flock Cameras Amid IMPD Misuse Cases

Sources

This summary was written from the published reporting below and links to it; BlockFlockNow does not reproduce article text.

Braun says lawmakers should consider Flock camera regulations (Wish-tv, September 28, 2026)
Braun says lawmakers should consider Flock camera regulations (The Republic News, September 29, 2026)
Gov . Braun Talks Flock Cameras Amid IMPD Misuse Cases (wibc.com, September 29, 2026)

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Updated October 11, 2026. Corrections: blockflock@bytebunny.io. See all documented incidents or search the full article archive.