Politics
Providence proposal would prohibit Flock license-plate readers and similar systems
Providence City Council members plan to introduce an ordinance banning Flock cameras and similar technology, but no vote is scheduled yet. The proposal comes amid privacy concerns and debate over the systems in Southern New England and across the country.
Providence City Council members plan to introduce a proposal that would ban Flock cameras and similar surveillance technology in the city, though the council is not expected to vote on it immediately.
The proposed ordinance follows concerns about widespread misuse of Flock cameras, according to a city spokesperson. The devices are license-plate readers, and the proposal would extend beyond Flock-branded cameras to similar technology.
The issue has become a point of debate in communities across Southern New England, where residents have objected to the cameras on privacy grounds. No additional details about the ordinance, its sponsors or a timeline for council action were provided.