Vandals have damaged multiple Flock Safety license plate recognition cameras in Barrow County, Georgia, cutting power and toppling poles. Sheriff Jud Smith stated these cameras are vital for solving serious crimes, including kidnappings and murders, and dismissed criticism as misinformation. However, privacy advocates worry about government surveillance and data sharing, citing instances of officers misusing the technology and a class-action lawsuit in New York. The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office has established a transparency portal and implemented supervisor notifications for searches to address misuse concerns, while vandalism of the cameras is a felony in Georgia.