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Resident alleges improper access to FLOCK camera footage; Council requests police chief follow‑up
Summary
A resident said FLOCK camera logs show an employee accessed footage despite company assurances; Councilmember Peg Harkness said she had discussed the matter with the police chief and will request that Chief Rinker speak at the next meeting.
Resident Loch Sloan raised concerns about FLOCK license‑plate cameras and said he reviewed logs the company kept that he believes show unauthorized access, including footage of daycares and schools. Sloan said the company's access contradicts its assurances to customers.
Councilmember Peg Harkness told Sloan she "did have an in‑depth conversation with the Chief of Police" and that Chief Rinker will be asked to explain camera operations at the next meeting. The Town did not take action at this meeting; staff noted the police department will be asked to respond and that the public safety budget will reduce the number of cameras in the following fiscal year from five to two.
