Oconee County Weighs Surveillance Balance | Greenville News

Oconee County’s council is poised to ban public funding for “mass surveillance” tech like flock cameras, sparking a heated debate between privacy advocates and law enforcement. While the Sheriff’s Office touts these cameras as essential crime-solving tools—with strict access controls and case-based data searches—residents fear unchecked monitoring. One council member voted against the measure, stressing public safety over privacy. The ordinance faces its final vote after a September 15th public hearing, leaving the community divided on whether security or civil liberties should take precedence. 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/83fdd6f5bd5a07bf