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Resident warns against blanket deployment of Flock Safety cameras
Summary
James Gonzales told council that mass deployment of Flock Safety cameras risks mass surveillance; he urged council to study the technology's legal status and intended use before widespread deployment.
James Gonzales used his public comment slot on Dec. 9 to urge caution regarding a possible upgrade to a Flock Safety camera system. He said "mass surveillance is not the way to go" and asked council to study what the cameras do and the pending Supreme Court considerations he referenced, urging more informed decision‑making before broad deployment.
Gonzales acknowledged the technology has legitimate uses but warned against placing cameras "on every street corner" in ways that would surveil every driver. He asked the council to seek legal clarity and community input before approving any system‑wide upgrades.
Council did not take action on a camera system at this meeting; Gonzales’s remarks were recorded as part of public comment.
