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Surveillance Tech Under Fire | Charleston News
Huntington City Council just greenlit a $2 million deal for Flock Safety’s AI-powered surveillance system — sparking privacy concerns and a lawsuit from the ACLU of West Virginia. The ACLU, representing resident Gregory Jimison, argues the city bypassed proper procedures by letting a private company use public resources for profit. With nearly nine months of negotiations and heated pushback from city leaders who tout safety benefits, this case is now a flashpoint in the national debate over surveillance tech — as state lawmakers consider banning license plate readers and facial recognition…
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