Newport police invite community to weigh in on Flock cameras

'I don't trust Flock' | Newport Police & Flock representatives address license plate reader concerns

Newport residents and police clashed Wednesday night over the possible purchase of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras, with concerns centering on how data could be shared with federal agencies.

Newport police invite community to weigh in on Flock cameras

The Newport Police Department wants to hear from the community as they weigh an automated license plate reader program.

Newport town hall draws crowd over proposed Flock cameras

“Newport does not need to be a guinea pig for invasive technological surveillance,” said Newport resident Jeff Richardson Wednesday night. “One of the most controversial issues in America.” The Newport Police Department held a town hall meeting on July 8 for residents to ask questions about the city’s consideration of Flock cameras. Members of the police department and representatives from Flock were present at the meeting. The room was packed o…