Rich SoCal coastal enclave makes stunning call on controversial Flock cameras

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The city of Santa Barbara has terminated its contract with Flock Safety, a company that provides license plate-reading cameras, due to concerns over surveillance and data collection. The cameras were initially installed in 2020 to help reduce crime, but their use raised concerns among residents and officials about their impact on civil liberties.

Key Points

  • The city of Santa Barbara has ended its contract with Flock Safety, a company that provides license plate-reading cameras.
  • The decision was made due to concerns over surveillance and data collection.
  • The cameras were installed in 2020 to help reduce crime, but some residents and officials raised concerns about their impact on civil liberties.
  • Other cities in the US are also reevaluating their use of Flock Safety cameras amid similar concerns.
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