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

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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

RANK_REASON Article describes a local town council meeting and resident reactions to surveillance technology, not a new product release or significant industry event.

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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.

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