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Residents Demand End to Flock Cameras | Wilmington News
Residents of New Hanover County are sounding the alarm over the sheriff’s use of Flock surveillance cameras, demanding an end to the $219K contract for 36 automated license plate readers that store data in a cloud accessible to law enforcement. At a packed commissioners meeting, dozens voiced fears of AI bias, mass surveillance, and potential profiling — likening the tech to dystopian fiction. While the sheriff defends the cameras as vital for solving crimes and locating missing persons, critics argue they violate privacy by tracking innocent people without warrants. In response, the…
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