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Washington Terrace council approves trial of Flock license-plate cameras over privacy objections
Summary
The Washington Terrace City Council voted 4-1 on March 17 to approve a trial period for Flock license-plate-reading cameras to aid vehicle investigations; opponents raised concerns about misreads, data sharing and surveillance of residents.
The Washington Terrace City Council on March 17 approved a trial period to install Flock license-plate-reading cameras in the city, voting 4-1 after a heated debate over privacy and reliability.
Finance Director Shari' Garrett and City Manager Tom Hanson told the council the trial carries no setup cost for the city and that the sheriff currently pays for three existing cameras; the city would cover additional cameras if it proceeds after the trial. Hanson said relocating a camera would cost roughly $150 to $750 depending on infrastructure.
The motion to approve the trial was made by Council Member…
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