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Flock Cameras Divide Dorchester | Charleston News
Dorchester County’s sheriff is championing Flock cameras as a game-changer in crime-solving, crediting them with identifying all five homicides this year and leading to 19 arrests and six stolen vehicles recovered. He insists the system is tightly controlled—requiring case numbers, monthly audits, and automatic data deletion after 30 days—with access limited to investigations, not constant surveillance. But critics argue it risks turning every citizen into a suspect, calling it un-American and questioning whether the safety gains justify widespread privacy erosion. Legal concerns also loom…
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