Resident asks St. Louis County about planned block cameras and potential warrantless access

Jan 14, 2026

Joanne Bates of Hermantown asked the St. Louis County board whether planned block cameras supervised by the St. Louis County Sheriff would be accessible to Homeland Security without a warrant and requested factual clarification about surveillance and constitutional limits.

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Joanne Bates of Hermantown, Minn., asked the St. Louis County board during the public comment period for details about planned block cameras she said are to be installed under the supervision of the St. Louis County Sheriff.

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