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Flock Cameras Spark Privacy Debate | Wilmington News
New Hanover County’s Flock camera system is sparking national debate as it logs six thousand searches since June, helping solve crimes from burglaries to murders—but raising alarms over privacy and government overreach. Deputies conduct hundreds of daily searches, mostly for drug cases, but also for DUIs, hit-and-runs, and missing persons. While officials insist the system—costing $219K for 28 hidden cameras—only collects vehicle data and lacks facial recognition, critics demand transparency and question whether the tech treats everyone like a suspect. A public portal is in the works, and…
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