Oconee County Tries to Limit Surveillance | Greenville News

Oconee County is poised to become a national leader in limiting government surveillance, voting 4-1 to ban taxpayer-funded mass monitoring tech — including shutting down existing Flock cameras — with ripple effects on cities like Seneca and Westminster that risk losing county funds if they continue using such systems. While Sheriff Mike Crenshaw champions the cameras’ role in solving crimes, Council Chairman Matthew Durham insists privacy and due process must not be sacrificed for convenience. The sheriff’s office is now reviewing FOIA requests and plans to let their Flock contract expire in July 2027 to avoid violating the new rules. A final vote looms for September 15th — setting a precedent on how local governments can balance safety and civil liberties. 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/2400864197d1c2ee