Council split over Flock surveillance cameras after county installation
Councilman Dan Lewandowski criticized Clay County Sheriff's installation of Flock cameras within city limits and opposed their use, calling them tools 'used for stalking'; Mayor Rodenroth and Vice Mayor Welch supported the cameras; Councilman Knight requested a copy of any agreement.
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A disagreement surfaced Sept. 14 over the installation and use of Flock surveillance cameras inside Keystone Heights. Councilman Dan Lewandowski expressed frustration that the Clay County Sheriff’s Office installed the cameras without consulting the City Council and said he did not support the technology, calling them tools "used for stalking." Vice Mayor Dave Welch and Mayor Nina Rodenroth spoke in support of the cameras. Councilman Ryan Knight requested a copy of the agreement or record showing any transfer of policing authority to the county sheriff.
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