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Resident alleges police used social-media surveillance to target commissioner; cites lawsuits

5528132 · June 17, 2025
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Summary

A Largo resident told the commission a Facebook post by Commissioner Smith was used by police as a political weapon and claimed local police use spyware; the speaker referenced a recent lawsuit and urged commissioners to address surveillance concerns.

A Largo resident told the City Commission on June 17 that police used social-media surveillance to target Commissioner Smith and described broader concerns about law enforcement surveillance tools.

Greg Gardner said Commissioner Smith posted on Facebook early in the morning, then removed the post later in the day, and that police somehow learned of the…

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