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El Paso police abruptly halt Flock camera program after Abbott pauses funding as scrutiny grows
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Elida S. Perez , as published by El Paso Matters
· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Governor Greg Abbott prohibited state funding for Automated License Plate Readers, prompting a police department to stop using the devices. A gubernatorial order has led to the halt of a camera program.
A gubernatorial order has led to the halt of a camera program. Governor Greg Abbott prohibited state funding for Automated License Plate Readers, prompting a police department to stop using the devices. The cameras, which are automated license plate readers, were funded by a state grant.
The decision to halt the program does not necessarily mean the equipment will be removed immediately. It is possible that the program could be restarted with alternative funding.
Further details about the camera program and its potential future are available from the source, including statements from the police chief and a department spokesman.
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Category: safety Published: September 3, 2026 Source: El Paso Matters Reading time: 1 min
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