Summary
Mysterious 'Big Brother' posters have popped up around Shaker Heights to protest the city's new Flock surveillance cameras. Officials are now pushing back against the backlash as residents debate the ongoing trade-off between public safety and personal privacy.
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Impact analysis
Taxpayers are funding these new surveillance cameras, so you're paying for the tech whether you like it or not.
Local law enforcement agencies get advanced tracking tools to help solve crimes faster.
Privacy advocates and residents concerned about constant government tracking feel their civil liberties are being chipped away.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Shaker Heights council hears cheers and jeers on Flock cameras in heated meeting
Shaker Heights council hears cheers and jeers on Flock cameras in heated meeting Cleveland.com
Shaker Heights group protests against Flock cameras
Shaker Heights group protests against Flock cameras Cleveland 19 News
Shaker Heights officials speak out about ‘Big Brother’ posters against Flock cameras
Shaker Heights officials speak out about ‘Big Brother’ posters against Flock cameras AOL.com
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