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Renton, Washington, has taken a bold stand by voting 6-1 to permanently shut down all 23 of its Flock surveillance cameras — a first in the western U.S. — after a damning study exposed federal data mining from the system. Though inactive since May, the vote seals a long-fought pause amid public outcry over privacy, civil liberties, and Flock’s questionable track record as a public safety partner. Community groups demanded an end to the contract, fearing misuse for immigration enforcement, especially as state laws now restrict license plate reader use to serious crimes. The cameras were briefly reactivated in April before being turned off again — underscoring the city’s struggle to balance tech-driven safety with community trust.

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