Shawn Tiemann calls for regulating Flock cameras in Tulsa
Candidate for Tulsa City Council, District 9
“I mean, there needs to be regulations. It’s just like the data centers. Sure, they can be used for good, but unless you’re putting regulations on it, you’re going to see stories pop up in the city of Tulsa — like you’ve read in other parts of the country — where local law enforcement are tracking ex-wives or girlfriends Flock cameras can be used for good, as with any technology, but there has to be regulations put in place.”
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NonDoc report on the Aug. 10 Tulsa Press Club forum for the Tulsa City Council District 9 race, with a profile of each candidate.
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At an Aug. 10 Tulsa Press Club forum for the open District 9 seat, candidates were asked about the Tulsa Police Department's use of Flock cameras. NonDoc reported that Tiemann staked out a position between Pete Regan, who supported expanding the cameras, and Ben Johnson, who opposed them.
After the quotation
NonDoc reported that no Flock stalking allegation had been raised against a Tulsa-area officer, though the Tulsa Police Department had drawn criticism for Flock use during protests.
How this statement is classified
Case context: Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
The label describes this statement’s response within the context above.
Why this label?
The reference point is whether networked license-plate readers such as Flock should exist and be used. Tiemann said Flock cameras can be used for good but must be regulated to prevent abuse such as officers tracking former partners. We used Mixed or conditional because he accepts the cameras on the condition that regulations are in place.
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Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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