Seattle Activates Cameras for World Cup

Seattle’s mayor Katie Wilson has reversed course and approved activating surveillance cameras in the stadium district ahead of the World Cup, citing credible security concerns after consultations with the FBI. Though she previously resisted expanding camera use beyond stadiums, mounting pressure and the scale of the event — with 750,000 expected visitors — led to the decision. Council members back the move, drawing parallels to past tragedies like the Boston Marathon bombing, stressing public safety without compromising the city’s welcoming spirit. The World Cup kicks off June 15, and Seattle is racing to balance security with celebration for fans from around the globe. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/c69e515eeb43f4a8