Ogden is spending big bucks on Flock cameras, those license plate readers popping up everywhere. Wondering if this surveillance tech is actually making us safer or just watching us?
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
The program is supported by grant funding and partnerships with private entities like the Boyer Company.
Law enforcement agencies.
Residents concerned about privacy and data security.
Ogden is Utah’s biggest spender on Flock cameras. Here’s how the city uses them NPR Utah | KUER
The city is balancing the need for police to solve crimes with resident privacy. The police department uses strict 30-day data deletion to keep information secure.
Residents are asking for transparency regarding who can access data from the city's Flock camera network and how the system is being used.
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