Craig Greenberg defends Louisville's Flock camera use as a violent-crime tool
Mayor of Louisville Metro (D) running for reelection
“We’re very focused on protections to make sure that they’re used in a constitutional, appropriate way, Our focus is always going to be on doing what’s right to improve public safety, to reduce the amount of violent crime that’s happening in the community, and catch those individuals who are responsible for the violent crime.”
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Reporting
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Spectrum News 1 Kentucky report on debate in Louisville over Flock license-plate cameras and other new technology.
Before the quotation
Spectrum News 1 reported that Louisville Metro Police had arrested a man accused of shooting one of its cameras and that other Kentucky cities were stepping away from Flock programs. The outlet said Greenberg defended the city's use of the cameras, saying they have helped police catch violent offenders.
After the quotation
The article reports that an internal LMPD investigation found an officer shared Flock login credentials with a federal agent who used the system for immigration-related searches.
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 camera systems such as Flock should exist and be used. Greenberg defended the city's continued use of Flock cameras as part of reducing violent crime, while saying the city focuses on protections; he does not propose new limits, so the statement supports keeping the systems.
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Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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