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Seattle Pauses Stadium Cameras Amid Privacy Debate | Seattle News
Seattle’s stadium surveillance cameras are offline after the mayor shut them down for the World Cup, sparking a heated debate over public safety and privacy. While the mayor insists the city can stay safe without more cameras, council members like Bob Kettle argue they’re vital for crime prevention — especially in high-crime neighborhoods. The cameras, still physically installed but inactive, were designed with privacy safeguards, including no facial recognition and automatic masking of homes. Images are only accessed during 911 calls and deleted after five days. Mayor Katie Wilson has paused…
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