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Police in Florida used fake Flock camera, Oviedo mayor says
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Key Points:
- Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek expressed surprise upon learning that the city's police department had installed a fake Flock license plate reader camera to monitor vandalism, stating she was unaware of who funded the decoy.
- The use of Flock cameras in Oviedo has sparked community backlash, with residents voicing concerns about privacy and potential misuse during recent city council meetings.
- The Oviedo Police Department defended the cameras, highlighting measures such as weekly audits, user training, and restrictions to specific investigations to regulate their use.
- The city council plans to hold a work session with a Flock representative to address community concerns and will consider a resolution to discontinue the cameras at a meeting scheduled for September 10.
- Police Chief Dale Coleman acknowledged the need for better communication about how Flock data is used and expressed confidence that upcoming discussions will clarify these issues.
