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Police chief defends Avondale Estates Flock cameras at City Hall meeting
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points The chief, Harry Hess, spoke in support of his department's use of Flock cameras. A city council meeting was the setting for a defense of surveillance cameras by a police chief.
A city council meeting was the setting for a defense of surveillance cameras by a police chief. The chief, Harry Hess, spoke in support of his department's use of Flock cameras. Residents had expressed concerns about privacy, which were described as intense.
The meeting was held at City Hall. Details about the discussion and the use of the cameras are available from the source.
Further information about the city council meeting and the Flock cameras can be found through additional reporting on the topic.
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Published: August 27, 2026 ·
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