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County Revisits Flock Safety Surveillance Deal | Wilmington News
New Hanover County is under fire over its $219,000 deal with Flock Safety, which installed 19 AI surveillance cameras that have been searched nearly three million times since last year — and 96% of those searches came from outside the county. Law enforcement nationwide can access the data, sparking privacy alarms. Advocates like DeFlock ILM and attorney Mark Spencer Williams are demanding a pause and public hearing, noting the system’s lack of oversight compared to even basic zoning changes. Their petition has already gathered over 3,000 signatures. County commissioners, including Chair LeAnn…
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