Should Cities Pull the Plug on Flock Cameras?

From packed city council meetings to protests outside city halls, a growing backlash against Flock Safety cameras capturing images of passing vehicles and license plates to help police investigate crimes is sweeping across America. Those wanting to keep them argue they’re valuable crime-fighting tools that only require stronger oversight, while critics raise concerns about privacy, government overreach, and the potential for mass surveillance. Now we debate: Should Cities Pull the Plug on Flock Cameras? 

Arguing Yes: Benn Jordan, YouTube Educator and Activist 

Arguing No: Ramin Fatehi, Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney in Virginia 

Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates

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