WESTLAND, Mich. – After community feedback, the Flock camera contract for Westland will not move forward, a city councilwoman announced Wednesday evening.
Westland City Councilwoman Melissa Sampey said the police chief decided not to bring the Flock camera before the city council for a vote.
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“It was clear Council was deeply divided on the issue,” Sampey said on Facebook on July 8. “Over the past several months, many Westland residents attended meetings, asked questions, shared concerns, and spoke out about privacy, government surveillance, transparency, and oversight. Regardless of where people stood on the issue, civic engagement made a difference.”
Flock has been a growing controversial topic across the station, with many Metro Detroit communities voicing concerns over privacy and oversight.
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