
Newport no longer pursuing a contract with Flock Safety cameras after residents voice concerns
WVXU reports that Newport stopped pursuing a Flock Safety camera contract after residents raised concerns. The police department had been running a free trial and had signalled it intended to buy cameras; public opposition changed the outcome before any purchase was made.
From the reporting
- Captain Kevin Drohan said the decision took account of public feedback and recent developments in Fourth Amendment case law.
- The reversal came six days after officials had indicated the free trial would continue, with plans to eventually buy six cameras.
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