Platte City Pushes Back Flock Cameras

Local victory against the current era of mass surveillance . . . 

"Platte City leaders have hit pause on plans to install a surveillance camera at Rising Star Park after residents raised concerns about privacy — particularly given the camera's proposed location near a splash pad frequented by families and children.

"The city has installed five Flock cameras and license plate readers throughout Platte City since last year to assist law enforcement. The proposed camera at Rising Star Park was described by city officials as primarily aimed at deterring vandalism."

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KSHB: Platte City has pauses flock cameras plans at Rising Star Park after families raised privacy concerns