The company that makes license plate reader cameras used by several law enforcement agencies in southeast Kansas pauses its pilot program with federal agencies.

Flock Safety has paused its pilot program with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations in an effort to ensure local compliance for federal agency users. The goal of the pilot program was to help combat human trafficking and fentanyl distribution. The pause comes amid concern about how information is shared between local and federal law enforcement agencies.

FLOCKS cameras are used by multiple law enforcement agencies in southeast Kansas, including Coffeyville, Independence, Caney, and Parsons. The cameras are used to identify vehicle license plates and have been used to solve cases involving missing persons, homicides, and stolen cars.