Flock Cameras in Kershaw County | Columbia News

Kershaw County is deploying forty new Flock cameras—automated license plate readers—to help solve crimes like armed robberies and homicides, giving deputies an extra set of eyes. While Sheriff Lee Boan credits them with critical breakthroughs, critics raise alarms over privacy and potential over-surveillance, fearing they skirt warrant requirements. The Sheriff acknowledges these concerns but stresses the need for justice for victims. To ease fears, data is deleted after seven days, and the county now uses Flock’s Transparency Portal for auditing. No more cameras are planned, and if courts deem them unconstitutional, the program will shut down immediately. 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/7b6a39876d1e34c1