Huntington’s Surveillance Tech Rules | Charleston News

Huntington’s City Council just passed a controversial ordinance—7-2—to set guardrails for public safety tech, specifically targeting Flock’s surveillance gear, including 40+ license plate readers, 17 cameras, drones, and gunshot detectors. Mayor, who drafted the law himself, says it’s proactive, aiming to avoid pitfalls other cities faced. But critics argue it’s too weak, citing distrust in Flock’s ethics and fears of a “Surveillance City” that could deter residents and businesses. The contract remains unsigned, with no timeline for rollout, leaving the public divided and the debate over privacy vs. safety simmering. 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.Sources:https://www.wsaz.com/2026/09/15/wsaz-investigates-huntington-city-council-passes-flock-technology-guardrail-ordinance/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fc8f3fa8f2630646 Report issues to [email protected].