John Gscheidmeier backs responsible use of Flock cameras as proven tools
Waukesha County Board supervisor and Republican candidate for Waukesha County, Wisconsin, sheriff
“I support the responsible use of Flock Safety cameras and other ALPR technology because they are proven tools that help protect our communities, solve crimes, and save lives. However, public trust is just as important as public safety.”
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Wisconsin Right Now published the written positions on Flock cameras that the two Republican primary candidates for Waukesha County sheriff supplied, presented in full without edits.
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Wisconsin Right Now asked both candidates in the Aug. 11 Republican primary for Waukesha County sheriff for their position on Flock cameras and published their answers without edits. Gscheidmeier's statement estimates that at least 100 Flock cameras run by public and private groups operate in the county and cites cases in Wisconsin where officers misused license plate reader databases.
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He wrote that access should be limited to legitimate law enforcement purposes, every search should be auditable, and misuse should bring discipline or prosecution, and that as sheriff he would review the office's policies on the cameras.
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Case context: Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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The reference point is whether networked license-plate reader systems such as Flock should exist and be used. Gscheidmeier said he supports the responsible use of Flock cameras and other readers because they are proven tools that help solve crimes and save lives. He adds that public trust matters and pledges a policy review and audits, but his stated position is support for keeping the cameras, which this case labels Defended or excused.
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Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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