Keisha Lance Bottoms calls for Flock safeguards

Georgia gubernatorial candidate

“We need to take a comprehensive look at what safeguards we can put in place as a state government.”
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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

Bottoms was asked how Georgia should respond to criticism of Flock cameras.

After the quotation

She said cameras had not always been used as intended and sought protections for privacy.

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?

She calls for limits and review, not a categorical ban.

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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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