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Copperton council to hold public hearing after community outcry over UPD surveillance camera
Summary
Residents told the council they were not informed before Unified Police Department installed a camera on a town pole; officials agreed to add a presentation and public hearing to the next meeting while UPD returns to explain operation and data practices.
Copperton — After an influx of public comment and social-media messages this week, the Copperton Town Council agreed to place a presentation and a public hearing on its next meeting agenda to address concerns about a Unified Police Department surveillance camera installed on a town pole.
Residents at Wednesday’s meeting told the council they were surprised and upset that the camera was put in place without broader notice. Olive Zell, who runs a town Facebook page, said the town “is extremely angry about it” and that she will file an…
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