Commissioners postpone Flock camera renewal after privacy and data-access concerns
A proposed grant and contract renewal for existing Flock surveillance cameras prompted sustained public comment and board questioning about where image data are stored, who can access it, and retention practices. The board postponed the item to gather further information.
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Genesee County commissioners postponed action on a Region 3 Homeland Security grant and a contract renewal for existing Flock surveillance cameras after public remarks and extended questioning about data security and third‑party access. Resident Robert Link and public commenter Dr. Susan Hendrick warned of broad data-sharing and possible access by federal agencies; Hendrick said the cameras "are now being accessible by ICE, and this is putting all of us in our county at risk, as well as invading our privacy," raising privacy and civil‑liberties concerns.
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