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Privacy vs Safety in Monongalia County | Charleston News
Monongalia County’s Flock camera system—designed to flag suspect vehicles via license plate scans—is sparking a fiery debate over privacy versus public safety. Commissioners insist it only triggers alerts for serious crimes like Amber Alerts, not mass surveillance. But critics, including a former attorney who stormed out of a meeting after refusing to disclose her identity, argue the system logs hundreds of thousands of innocent drivers monthly—with little return on investment, especially as crime rates remain low. Questions about data sharing and oversight are mounting, while commissioners…
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