Michael Addison would keep Flock cameras for criminal investigations under statewide safeguards, including judicial approval for prolonged tracking

I support changes to the use of Flock-style license plate camera networks in South Carolina. I support law enforcement using them to investigate crimes and identify vehicles connected to those crimes. I oppose their use for personal spying, political targeting, or monitoring people simply because they attend a church, meeting, or lawful protest. As governor, I would work with the General Assembly to establish clear, enforceable statewide safeguards: 1. Accountable access: Require a documented investigative or emergency purpose for every database search and watchlist entry, restrict access to trained personnel, and log all activity. 2. Judicial oversight: Require judicial authorization for prolonged tracking of a person's movements, with narrow emergency exceptions and prompt judicial review afterward. 3. Limited retention: Set a short, firm deadline for deleting routine scans, allowing longer preservation only for evidence connected to a documented case. 4. Controlled sharing: Prohibit selling the data and unrestricted sharing. Other agencies must identify an authorized purpose and follow the same privacy rules. 5. Accuracy: Require human verification of camera alerts before officers take enforcement action. 6. Enforcement: Require independent audits, public reporting on use and effectiveness, and meaningful penalties for misuse. South Carolinians deserve effective law enforcement and protection of their constitutional rights. I would support these networks only when enforceable safeguards protect both.