What This Story Is About
Residents in Lebanon are raising concerns about Flock cameras in their city.
Why It Matters
Flock cameras have received backlash across the country, with some cases of officers using them to stalk people.
For Context
More than 50 cities and counties have canceled or deactivated the cameras, and some people in Lebanon are asking city leaders to do the same.
Catch Up
LEBANON, Tenn. (WSMV) – Residents in Lebanon are raising concerns about Flock cameras in their city.
The issue was brought up during Wednesday night’s Lebanon City Council meeting.
Flock cameras have received backlash across the country, with some cases of officers using them to stalk people. More than 50 cities and counties have canceled or deactivated the cameras, and some people in Lebanon are asking city leaders to do the same.
“We as the governed did not consent to warrantless surveillance. You guys put these cameras up so quickly and without anyone noticing until last year. It is a slap in the face to all of us as Americans,” one resident said to the city council.
Lebanon police operate nearly 50 flock cameras across the city. The department recently launched a camera program transparency page explaining what the cameras collect, how long images are retained and who can access the system.
“We are going to continue to give law enforcement the best tools that we can across the board,” said city councilmember Chris Crowell.
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