Rick Jackson favors Flock use with safeguards

Georgia gubernatorial candidate

“This has been one of the best technologies for us to find people with Alzheimer's, kids that are being trafficked, and so forth like that.”
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Georgia governor candidates discuss Flock safeguards (opens in a new tab)Candidate comments by Jackson and Bottoms

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Original interviews with Georgia gubernatorial candidates on Flock use and safeguards.

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Before the quotation

Jackson was asked about public opposition to Flock cameras.

After the quotation

He said he would seek safeguards and called the cameras useful for protecting children and prosecuting crime.

How this statement is classified

Mixed or conditional

Case context: Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?

The label describes this statement’s response within the context above.

Why this label?

He supports continued public-safety use while asking for abuse prevention.

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A close view of a green Flock Safety automated license-plate reader mounted beside a street.
Credit: Bruxton

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