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Henrico's Surveillance Scrutiny | Richmond News
Henrico residents are sounding the alarm over expanding surveillance tech, especially Flock Safety cameras, fearing privacy erosion and lack of oversight. A recent legal hiccup forced the county to restrict access to its ALPR system—fire marshals can no longer use it under state law—potentially impacting five active cases. With 128 cameras in place and a 21-day data retention policy (unless tied to an investigation), critics argue audits aren’t enough to prevent misuse. As the Flock contract expires November 14th, officials face a tough choice: keep watching or find alternatives—balancing…
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