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Public commenters press council on Flock Safety cameras, federal law‑enforcement collaboration and pedestrian safety
Summary
Multiple public speakers urged the council to reconsider surveillance camera contracts and asked for public notification of federal law‑enforcement collaborations. Bike Walk Wichita volunteers also presented a safety assessment for a downtown intersection and urged upgrades ahead of increased pedestrian demand.
Several members of the public used the council’s public‑comment period on Oct. 7 to raise privacy and civil‑liberties concerns, transportation safety issues and international human‑rights questions.
Siva Damod told the council the city’s contract expansion with Flock Safety allows cameras that capture more than license plates, warned of…
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