Oconee County Bans Flock Cameras | Greenville News

Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Sep 16, 2026 · 1m

Oconee County in South Carolina has officially shut down its controversial Flock cameras and similar surveillance tech, voting against taxpayer-funded mass monitoring systems after a heated debate. While law enforcement cited high-profile cases like the arrest of Darrell Brooks as proof of their necessity, privacy advocates and council members argued for alternative policing methods that respect constitutional rights. With the ordinance now finalized, the Sheriff’s Office must immediately halt use of its five active cameras — a clear stance against unchecked surveillance in favor of community…