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Olympia paused its Flock Safety cameras over privacy concerns, deactivating 15 units despite aiding 112 arrests.
The City of Olympia has paused its Flock Safety camera program due to public concerns over privacy and surveillance, deactivating 15 cameras installed in 2024.
The move follows protests and rising scrutiny over data use, despite the system aiding 112 arrests and helping solve crimes like theft and assaults.
Interim Police Chief Shelby Parker cited the need to protect community trust, noting data is retained for 30 days and not shared with federal agencies.
The decision mirrors similar actions in Redmond and Auburn.
Meanwhile, Orange Park, Florida, is considering a similar camera rollout, sparking debate over privacy and spending, with no details yet on cost or locations.
Olympia suspendió sus cámaras de seguridad de Flock por preocupaciones de privacidad, desactivando 15 unidades a pesar de ayudar a 112 arrestos.