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Huntington Council Revises Flock Camera Rules | Charleston News
Huntington’s City Council is still debating a $2 million Flock surveillance camera contract, trying to add guardrails before signing. After merging two proposals, they’re pushing for stricter data rules — Flock now retains footage for just seven days, down from the original 30. The Mayor champions the cameras for crime-fighting tools like license plate readers and gunshot detection, backed by public safety stats, while critics argue residents don’t want this and distrust the company. Tensions flared over penalties, with the Mayor pushing for felonies and a councilwoman favoring misdemeanors —…
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