NAACP Richmond-Madison County Branch

10/04/2026

🚨 DO YOU KNOW WHO IS TRACKING YOUR VEHICLE?

Flock Safety cameras also known as Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are currently being used in Richmond and Berea.

These cameras do more than take a picture of a license plate. They can capture and catalog a vehicle’s license plate, make and model, color, and distinguishing features, and the information can be stored in a searchable database.

We recognize that this technology can help law enforcement investigate serious crimes, recover stolen vehicles, and locate missing or endangered people. But public safety should never come at the expense of privacy, constitutional rights, transparency, and accountability.

That’s why residents of Madison County deserve answers:

🔹 How many Flock cameras are currently operating in Richmond and Berea—and where are they located?
🔹 How long is vehicle data being stored?
🔹 Who can search the database?
🔹 Which outside agencies can access or request our local data?
🔹 Are searches documented and audited?
🔹 How many Flock alerts have actually resulted in arrests, stolen-vehicle recoveries, or locating missing persons?
🔹 How many incorrect alerts have occurred?
🔹 How much are taxpayers paying for this technology?
🔹 What safeguards are in place to prevent unauthorized surveillance?

Kentucky's new ALPR law, KRS 189.632, requires law-enforcement agencies using this technology to maintain a written public policy governing its use and establishes restrictions involving ALPR data.

This is not about being against law enforcement or technology. It is about making sure technology used in our community comes with transparency, oversight, and strong protections for everyone's civil rights.

The people of Richmond and Madison County have a right to know how this technology is being used, who has access to the information, how long it is kept, and what protections are in place.

📢 It's time for a community conversation about Flock cameras in Madison County.

10/02/2026

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🎀

This month, we honor the survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and stand beside everyone currently fighting breast cancer. 💗

Early detection can save lives. Take time to know your body, stay up to date with recommended screenings, and encourage the people you love to do the same.

10/02/2026

📢 MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT IS COMING!

Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 – December 7, and now is a great time to review your coverage for the upcoming year.

Legal Aid of the Bluegrass’ Medicare SHIP Program provides FREE, unbiased and confidential assistance to help Medicare beneficiaries:

✅ Compare Medicare plan options
✅ Review prescription drug and medical coverage
✅ Understand premiums, co-pays and other costs
✅ Find programs that may help lower Medicare and medication expenses
✅ Connect with food, utility and other assistance programs

📞 Call 1-866-516-3051 for free assistance.

Please SHARE this information with your family, friends, seniors and anyone in our community who may benefit. 💙

10/01/2026

09/29/2026

09/29/2026

🗳️ MADISON COUNTY VOTERS

YOUR SAMPLE BALLOT IS NOW AVAILABLE!

Madison County voters can now review their sample ballot for the 2026 General Election and see what will be on the ballot before Election Day.

🔹 October 5 — Voter Registration Deadline

🔹 October 29–31 — Early Voting (No Excuse)

🔹 November 3, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM — General Election Day

Visit GoVote.KY.gov to:

✅ Review your sample ballot
✅ Register to vote
✅ Check your voter registration
✅ Update your voter information
✅ Find voting locations

09/27/2026

The Supreme Court's decision to allow Trump's error-riddled "SAVE" database advances an agenda that threatens voters, not protects them. Qualified citizens could be wrongly flagged as non-citizens.

To be clear: this ruling does not permit mass voter roll purges.

With fewer than 40 days until the , we're urging every voter to check their registration, make a plan to vote, and report unlawful actions to 866-OUR-VOTE.

have the power. We will not stop fighting for a fair, accessible democracy.

09/27/2026

🚨 Kentucky Voter Registration Deadline! 🗳️

Don’t wait until Election Day to realize you’re not registered! October 5, 2026 is the last day to register to vote for the General Election.

govote.ky.gov

09/24/2026

🗳️ Madison County Needs Election Officers!

We’re looking for registered voters to serve as Election Officers for Early Voting and Election Day in the 2026 General Election.

📌 This is a paid position.
Election Day: $250 | Early Voting: $16/hour
🗓️ Early Voting: October 29–31
🗓️ Election Day: November 3

🇺🇸 Sign Up to Serve & Choose Your Training Class:
September 29 or 30, 3 PM or 5:30 PM

https://square9.madisoncountyky.gov:8443/view/ #!/clerkElectionOfficerApplicationGeneral2026?header=0&return=%20https:%2F%2Fcc.madisoncountyky.gov%2FSplash%2FSuccessful.html

If you’re available, we need you! Sign up to serve as a Madison County Election Officer.