Flock camera opponents say they were left out of state-led policy review

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: October 15, 2026

Words: 842

Last Updated: 1 day, 8 hours ago

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Rhode Island’s two-month pause on new automated license plate reader installations is set to expire Monday, the same day State Police may be ready to announce new policies governing the surveillance technology.

Lt. Col. Erik Yanyar, a State Police spokesperson, said officials were making final edits to the policy as of Thursday. But advocacy groups and the Office of the Public Defender say they have been left out of the review process entirely.

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