Springfield residents ‘flock’ to voice camera concerns

SPRINGFIELD – More than 100 people filled Springfield City Hall and about two dozen more joined online during a City Council meeting Sept. 2 – with several people citing privacy concerns over a new surveillance system.

During the council’s first regular session back after summer break, public comments lasted for over an hour, with approximately half of the speakers expressing opposition to the installation of Flock camera systems, which utilize AI technology to record vehicle…