Washington Terrace council approves trial deployment of Flock license-plate cameras amid privacy concerns After public comment and council debate over privacy, accuracy and vendor practices, the Washington Terrace City Council voted 4–1 to approve a trial period for three additional Flock license-plate-reader cameras; staff said the vendor will waive the trial setup fee and protocols will be developed with the sheriff’s office.

The Washington Terrace City Council has greenlit a controversial trial of Flock license-plate cameras, igniting fierce debate over privacy and public safety.

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Council approves trial of Flock vehicle cameras despite privacy and accuracy concerns The Washington Terrace City Council voted 4-1 on March 17 to approve a trial period for six Flock license-plate reader cameras focused on city ingress/egress; opponents cited research on misreads and data-sharing, while supporters pointed to stolen-vehicle recoveries and missing-person cases.

The Washington Terrace City Council has approved a controversial trial of license-plate reader cameras, igniting a heated debate over public safety versus privacy concerns.

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Council weighs 60‑day Flock camera trial as privacy concerns surface Washington Terrace councilors discussed a 60‑day trial of additional Flock license‑plate readers. Council Member Zishan cited academic research and alleged past abuses; Sheriff’s Office representatives said the system follows state rules, uses audits, and is a reactive investigative tool.

Washington Terrace councilors are caught in a heated debate over the controversial trial of Flock license-plate cameras, balancing crime-fighting tools against serious privacy concerns.

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