Privacy
Police updates camera policies after investigator accused of privacy violation
Chesterfield County Police announced updated policies on automatic license plate reader use after an investigator was charged with misusing Flock cameras to invade residents' privacy.
Police Employee Arrested for Misusing License Plate Reader
Chesterfield County Police arrested an employee for misusing the department's license plate reader system and databases, reigniting debate over ALPR regulation in Virginia.
Chesterfield keeps 88 Flock cameras under 2029 contract
Chesterfield County operates 88 Flock Safety license plate cameras through a 2029 contract, generating crime-solving results but sparking privacy concerns among residents and advocates.
Chesterfield emergency services deploy drone program with privacy safeguards
Chesterfield County police launched a Drone First Responders program on July 27, 2026, deploying unmanned aircraft to high-priority emergency calls with explicit privacy safeguards including human pilots, no AI control, public video release within seven days, and automatic 21-day video deletion.
Supreme Court Restricts Geofence Warrants in Chesterfield Case
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police use of geofence warrants to access cellphone location data is a Fourth Amendment search, limiting a powerful law enforcement tool that has grown to tens of thousands of cases annually.