Surveillance Technology
Summary
Carrollton is keeping its network of 82 Flock surveillance cameras after the City Council voted to renew the contract, ignoring pushback from residents worried about privacy and fresh scrutiny from the state.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Impact analysis
Taxpayers are footing the bill to keep 82 high-tech surveillance cameras rolling across the city.
Local law enforcement gets a powerful tool to track vehicles and solve crimes faster.
Everyday residents take a hit to their privacy as more of their daily movements are tracked and stored.
Mentions & discussions (3)
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'It's going to hurt us': Plano disables Flock cameras after state funding halted
The Plano Police Department patch as pictured Thursday, March 2, 2017. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News)Tom Fox/Dallas Morning NewsPlano has disabled over 90 Flock cameras after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state a...
'Would be a void': Carrollton Council backs Flock surveillance technology
The Carrollton City Council chose not to become a ”donut hole” and re-approved the city’s agreement with Flock Safety Tuesday night. At a meeting, council members voted to renew and consolidate four contracts f...
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