Northern Virginia town to deactivate Flock cameras amid privacy concerns
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DUMFRIES, Va. - The Town of Dumfries will deactivate its controversial Flock license plate reader cameras.
It comes as the town is installing an eight‑camera automated system to assist law enforcement. Five cameras are already in place, with three more scheduled to be installed this week.
However, in a Tuesday night meeting, the mayor asked the town manager to gather public feedback after some residents raised privacy concerns.
"I know they're all over the nation right now," neighbor Derek Hanson said. "A lot of people are concerned about it, but just the violation of privacy."
Dumfries to hold meeting on Flock camera rollout
Following the period of public comment, the town council will decide whether to reactivate the cameras.
"Until it happens to you that you’re affected by a crime, you're affected by a loved one lost, you're affected by a child missing or a person of interest that police are looking for happens to come through our wonderful town of Dumfries, and our fly cameras can use this technology and information to track that person," said Councilman Brian Fields.
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Town leaders said the cameras will still be installed since they were purchased through a grant.
Dumfries to hold meeting on Flock camera rollout
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Town of Dumfries Town Council.