Macy says Virginia communities should not use Flock cameras
Democratic candidate for U.S. House, Virginia 6th District
“I support law enforcement’s efforts to stop crimes and solve the ones that have been committed. Technology is a tool that police can effectively use to protect the public. However, it’s obvious that Flock readers have been inappropriately used or installed in many Virginia localities. I believe that Virginia communities should not use Flock cameras or keep personal data that they record. Safety is paramount, as is our liberty as a free people.”
Source and context
Interview
About this source
Candidate survey published by Virginia's public media stations (VPM, WAMU, WHRO, WMRA and Radio IQ).
Before the quotation
Virginia's public media stations asked 6th District candidates for their stance on Flock and other automatic license-plate readers. Rep. Ben Cline did not respond to the survey, and the outlets summarized his earlier call for Virginia localities to stop using Flock.
After the quotation
Macy's answer was the last response to the question. Cline did not fill out the questionnaire, so the outlets summarized his public statements instead.
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 Flock-style license-plate camera networks should exist and be used. Macy acknowledges police technology can protect the public but says Virginia communities should not use Flock cameras or keep the data they record. A statement that communities should not use the cameras is Condemned.
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Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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