Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Deactivates Stadium District CCTV Following World Cup Matches
Wilson said the cameras were activated for World Cup threats and will be reviewed for safety, efficacy and privacy concerns.
- On Tuesday, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson deactivated 22 police surveillance cameras in the Stadium District, fulfilling her commitment to operate them only during the FIFA World Cup.
- Wilson had activated the cameras last month after receiving reports of 'general but credible threats to safety and security,' citing the World Cup's high global profile and unique circumstances.
- Activist group Community Not Cameras rallied at City Hall on Tuesday, arguing the cameras 'actively puts our most vulnerable communities at risk at a time when we know there will be an increased presence of ICE and other federal agencies.'
- Seattle Police Officers Guild President Kent Loux called the cameras a 'force multiplier' for solving crimes, while Downtown Seattle Association President Jon Scholes said deactivating them made 'zero sense.'
- While the stadium cameras remain offline, existing surveillance in the Downtown Core, Chinatown International District, and Aurora Avenue North will stay operational as the city awaits audit findings in the coming months.
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