Redmond Police Suspend Flock Surveillance Camera Access After ICE Arrests Near Camera Locations
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Summary
Redmond police suspended access to Flock Safety surveillance cameras after ICE agents arrested seven people near camera locations. Police Chief Darrell Lowe stated no federal agency had accessed the city's Flock data, but agreed to suspend officer access until city officials could discuss ending the contract with the company. City Council members expressed concerns about the surveillance technology and its potential misuse by federal immigration authorities.
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During a City Council session Oct. 27, Redmond police Chief Darrell Lowe said no federal agency had accessed the city's Flock data, but agreed to suspend officers' access to the system until city officials had discussed ending Redmond's contract with the company
There was no sign ICE accessed Redmond's Flock system before Monday's arrests, but city officials said residents remained concerned about the technology
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