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Irmo, SC residents protest Flock camera expansion amid surveillance state fears

Residents of Irmo, South Carolina, voiced strong opposition to the installation of 22 new Flock surveillance cameras, which would bring the town's total to 33. Despite concerns about a "creeping surveillance state" and potential misuse of data, the city council approved the expansion. Police Chief Bobby Dale Compton advocated for the cameras, citing their effectiveness in solving crimes, including a recent sting operation that led to 15 arrests. AI

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Irmo, SC residents protest Flock camera expansion amid surveillance state fears

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  1. 404 Media TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Gault ·

    What Happened When Flock Came to My Town

    My small town in South Carolina will soon have more Flock cameras than police officers.