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Flock Cameras in Monongalia County | Charleston News
Monongalia County is deploying Flock cameras—automated license plate readers—to assist law enforcement in tracking suspects and missing persons, but only when a plate is linked to an active criminal complaint, Amber Alert, or Silver Alert. Officials insist this isn’t mass surveillance, emphasizing no facial recognition or WiFi tracking is involved, and data is strictly limited to flagged plates. Residents remain cautious, asking about data storage, sharing, and security. Sheriff Todd Forbes confirms the system lacks advanced features, while Commission President Tom Bloom highlights its…
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