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Huntington Votes for Big Tech Upgrade | Charleston News
Huntington just took a major step toward smarter public safety—with a $2 million, five-year deal for cutting-edge tech from Flock Safety, including 40+ license plate readers, drones, 17 cameras, and gunshot detectors. The vote was tight—6 to 4—and sparked intense debate, with over 50 residents voicing privacy concerns. Mayor Farrell and Police Chief Watkins say the tools will help respond faster and save lives, but the community’s unease is real. In his first post-vote interview, the mayor breaks down what this means for Huntington’s streets—and whether safety can coexist with privacy. Listen…
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