Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has decided to activate the highly debated cameras in the Stadium District during the World Cup.
Wilson said in a statement Friday that the Seattle Police Department and FBI identified “general but credible threats to safety and security during the games” after gathering intelligence.
“While not unexpected given an event of this magnitude, this information has persuaded our law enforcement, emergency management, and FIFA security partners that we should be operating at a heightened risk level. Given this information, the Stadium District cameras will be activated during the FIFA World Cup tournament,” Wilson stated…