David Morales pledges to cancel Providence's Flock contract
Rhode Island state representative and Democratic candidate for Providence mayor
“As mayor, we will cancel our existing contract with the for-profit Flock Surveillance Company.”
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In separate interviews, Providence mayor Brett Smiley and challenger David Morales give opposing answers about continued use of Flock license-plate readers.
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Ian Donnis asked Morales whether Providence should allow license-plate readers like Flock.
After the quotation
Morales said the company's alleged violations of state law and data-sharing agreements were a risk the city should not take.
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Case context: Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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Why this label?
Morales rejects the existing Flock network in Providence and pledges to end its contract.
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Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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