(The Center Square) - Wisconsin voters, like many across the country, are increasing against the use of Flock cameras for public safety.
A new poll found that 63% of registered voters believe Flock cameras are an unacceptable violation of privacy rights while 37% believe that they are an important tool for police investigations.
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