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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Kentucky Republican U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie said he'll sponsor a bill in Washington aimed at defunding Flock cameras.

He posted on X saying he'll sponsor a bill to withhold federal money from cities and police departments that use flock cameras.

And in another post, Massie says the cameras turn communities into "a version of 1984."

The cameras, which capture images of license plates and vehicle characteristics, are increasingly used by law enforcement agencies across Kentucky and the country.

In a written statement Thursday, Mayor Craig Greenberg said he understands the "concerns" surrounding the cameras and supports Kentucky House Bill 58, "which sets safeguards for how law enforcement agencies can use and store data from technology like Flock cameras, including that information on the cameras can’t be kept for more than 90 days unless it is being used to investigate a crime."

HB 58, which passed the legislature was signed by Gov. Andy Beshear in April, puts limits on the data collected by those cameras. All data would need to be destroyed within 90 days, unless it's tied to an active criminal investigation. Data also cannot be sold or shared.

LMPD also sent a statement, saying Flock cameras "are an important investigative tool" that helps officers solve violent crimes.

"This technology has been instrumental in solving several cases, including the recent arrest in the triple homicide at the Driver Licensing Branch last year," the department said. "Respect for constitutional rights is one of LMPD's core values, and we remain committed to using investigative tools responsibly to keep our community safe."

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