Flock cameras

Asked the council to answer data-security questions about where Flock's video data is stored, who can access it, and whether it's encrypted.

Said her objection is to Flock and the 400 agencies that can access Beacon's data, calling it a privacy-law issue rather than politics.

Said the community overwhelmingly wants Flock out, citing the packed Dutchess County hearing, and offered to have the ACLU explain the contract's limits.

Asked the council to terminate the Flock contract now, citing Fourth Amendment rulings elsewhere, Flock's changed data-retention terms, and misuse in stalking and domestic violence.

Added her voice to the Flock opposition, noting many other municipalities have dropped the systems and asking for immediate removal.

Spoke against the use of Flock cameras, arguing they create a broad surveillance infrastructure tracking ordinary citizens.

Argued that freedom of movement is a fundamental human right and urged the city to remove surveillance cameras.

Stated that Flock cameras log daily movements without warrants, violating Fourth Amendment privacy principles.

Expressed worry that Flock data can be shared with federal immigration authorities through third parties.

Voiced strong opposition to Flock cameras, citing privacy violations and risks of AI review of children's images.

Demanded financial transparency regarding the true costs, expansion plans, and decision-making process behind the Flock camera contract.

Quoted Benjamin Franklin regarding liberty and safety, arguing that Flock cameras violate Fourth Amendment rights.

Advocated for community policing over automated surveillance and questioned the security of national database networks.

Expressed discomfort with living under constant surveillance, comparing it to living under a microscope.

Argued that Flock cameras represent an encroachment on privacy with minimal statistical reduction in vehicle theft.