Livingston Parish Council unanimously bars new ALPR cameras on parish roads and rights-of-way

Event: September 24, 2026 · First reported: September 25, 2026 · 1 source

The Livingston Parish Council in Louisiana voted unanimously to prohibit the installation of new Flock Safety cameras and other automated license plate readers on parish-owned land and rights-of-way. The ordinance, sponsored by Councilman Ryan Chavers, took effect immediately and allows the parish to remove any devices installed after that date. Cameras already in place, including those operated by subdivisions, are grandfathered in but must report their installation date, brand and quantity to parish administration; cameras on private property remain permitted.

Why this matters

Officials described it as the first ordinance of its kind adopted by a Louisiana parish, offering a model for local governments that want to limit surveillance on public land without ordering existing equipment removed.

Key facts

The council vote was unanimous; the ordinance took effect the day it passed, according to Chavers.
An earlier version was considered in August but held back for revisions before passage.
Existing cameras are not required to be removed, but owners must self-report installation date, brand and number of devices.
Councilman John Mangus said constituent concerns included data collection and tracking, which he characterized as potential Fourth Amendment issues with certain camera types.
Resident Kyle Parker told the council that footage from subdivision cameras goes to the sheriff's office and that residents cannot view it.
Councilwoman Erin Sandefur said the ordinance may be revisited or amended as technology changes.

Sources

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Livingston Parish Council unanimously votes to prevent installation of new Flock cameras, similar devices (WBRZ, September 25, 2026)

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