(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday the state is looking into banning Flock cameras as communities throughout the state question if they should continue to use the cameras.
“Whether that is the answer, all’s I know is we have to have an answer,” Evers told reporters.
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