SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — As police departments across the nation, including in Eugene, commend the use of Flock cameras for aiding in the capture of suspects, protesters in Springfield gathered Monday morning to oppose their installation. The cameras, typically placed at major thoroughfares, were recently set up at Pioneer Parkway and Hayden Bridge Way, where residents gathered to witness the installation.
The cameras are designed to record vehicle license plates and characteristics, facilitating police efforts to locate vehicles. However, residents in Lane County have voiced concerns at city council meetings, fearing corporate surveillance…