Lockhart’s city council just shot down a plan to install AI-powered surveillance cameras across town. For now, the city is opting out of the high-tech tracking tech that’s been popping up in other nearby areas.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
The county will need to budget for the equipment and the salaries of additional staff.
County employees and the public visiting county facilities.
Local law enforcement, who argued that the cameras would have been a valuable tool for tracking stolen vehicles and solving crimes.
A resident reported issues with the A/V tech at the Justice Center, which the county is now looking into.
The County Judge is pushing to install metal detectors and hire more bailiffs to keep staff and visitors safe in light of recent national and local unrest.
Lockhart city council rejects Flock AI cameras in 6-1 vote KXAN Austin
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