Lakeland evaluates its Flock-camera usage
Information collected by the Flock cameras is saved for 30 days unless flagged as part of a crime. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
With closer scrutiny lately of the pros and cons of Flock cameras, or automated license-plate readers, Lakeland officials received a timely glimpse of the technology’s impact from Mickey Keaton of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
During the Lakeland Board of Commissioner’s meeting on Thursday, Sept. 3, Keaton, the SCSO lieutenant of Homeland Security, highlighted the Flock camera’s usefulness for law enforcement. He said the technology had helped solved cases and find missing people.
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Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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