SC approves state funding for Flock cameras despite growing privacy concerns

Some SC law enforcement are doubling down on the use of Flock cameras, even as scrutiny of the surveillance devices has mounted nationwide.

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: September 11, 2026

Words: 1,367

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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COLUMBIA — Some South Carolina law enforcement are doubling down on the use of Flock cameras, even as scrutiny over the AI-powered surveillance devices has mounted nationwide.

State legislators approved $365,000 in the state budget for four police and sheriff’s departments seeking to add automated license plate readers to their crime fighting arsenals or expand their existing fleet of Flock cameras.

The funds will go to law enforcement in Cameron and Florence, as well as …

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