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Speak Up: Surprise's removal of Flock Camera draw mixed responses

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Here are some comments about stories happening in Surprise:

City cancels Flock Camera system after possible misuse

“There goes our safety.” — Sherry Y.

“Welcome back your privacy! They are violating and intrusive. Nobody needs to know my every move.” — Cina R.

“By law, there is no ‘expectation of privacy’ when you’re in a public place. Act appropriately and you have nothing to fear.” — Carrie H.

“I don’t give a damn either way. I’m doing nothing wrong, so I don’t care who watches me or when.” — Brian W.

“Keep up the fear porn. It has been proven that the flock cameras do not help police solve crimes.” — James D.

“We know from previous experience that the government will do what it wants no matter what the law says.” — Keith K.

“Cities are just installing different ones since Flock has a bad name.” — Jeff F.

“What about the other cameras, the ones that Flock installed in shopping center parking lots and in HOA controlled subdivisions? They fall outside municipal contracts.” — Paul G.

“That’s too bad. Glad lots of vehicles out there have their own cameras watching everyone.

No cameras to deter crime equals more crime.” — Sandra K.