Saline County Sheriff Confirms Flock Camera Cut Down Near New Cambria

Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan confirmed directly to Salina311 Saturday afternoon that a Flock Safety license plate reader was cut down near New Cambria.

Details surrounding when the camera was damaged, how it was cut down and whether investigators have identified a suspect were not immediately available.

Flock cameras are automated license plate readers used by law enforcement agencies to capture vehicle information and assist with investigations. Saline County and the City of Salina are among local governments using the technology.

The cameras have also drawn increased attention locally and nationally over privacy concerns and questions about how vehicle-location data is collected, stored and shared.

Salina311 will provide additional information as details become available.