The City of Atlanta is utilizing Flock Safety surveillance systems for public safety operations, and the Mayor has ordered a review of their usage.
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Updated Sep 22
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What happened
The City of Atlanta is utilizing Flock Safety surveillance systems for public safety operations, and the Mayor has ordered a review of their usage.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Political figures in Atlanta advocate for federal guardrails and local audit guidelines regarding city surveillance technology use.Sub-event
City proposes standards for Flock Safety usage that could influence Georgia state policy.1 source
City council proposes new legislation to strengthen rules regarding Flock Safety usage in Atlanta.1 source
Mayor Dickens uses Flock technology for citywide surveillance, with the city council handling local ordinances.1 source
Mayor Dickens ordered a review of surveillance usage, specifically targeting patrols and camera coverage.1 source
Atlanta City government uses Flock Safety for public safety operations under mayoral review.1 source
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The entities involved
- Atlanta
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Flock Safety
American surveillance technology company
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Andre Dickens
Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Related events
- A city has contracted Flock Safety for surveillance hardware, and Mayor Patrick Farrell has discussed the deployment of the technology.
- The Atlanta Police Department is operating in Southeast Atlanta, and the Mayor has offered support for the department during a recent tragedy.
- State law enforcement is now widely utilizing Flock Safety cameras across Georgia.
- A council is considering the use of surveillance technology involving Flock Safety.
- City council in Lynchburg reviews a contract for the use of surveillance technology provided by Flock Safety.