Flock Cameras Get Privacy Update | Wilmington News

New Hanover County is tightening the reins on its controversial Flock license plate reader cameras after logging over 35 million plates in just seven months. Facing privacy concerns, Sheriff Ed McMahon announced a major shift: data will now be deleted after 30 days instead of 90, with monthly audits replacing annual reviews. He stressed accountability, warning that misuse could lead to termination or criminal charges. Despite one stolen camera and no use for traffic enforcement, the system has been heavily accessed—thousands of searches since June—and remains a flashpoint in the national debate over safety versus surveillance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3b6cc87c6e718516