Atlanta mayor pushes for safeguards amid Flock camera concerns
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens plans to introduce legislation that would set permanent citywide rules for how public safety cameras and license plate readers are used.
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens plans to introduce legislation that would set permanent citywide rules for how public safety cameras and license plate readers are used.
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