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🌱 Patch AM: Why Clawson joined other towns in ditching Flock surveillance cameras.

Also check out RedCross Blood Drive on the Clawson Patch calendar

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Hello Clawson! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Clawson joined other towns in ditching Flock surveillance cameras.

Also on today's calendar: RedCross Blood Drive and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Get the Flock out': Independence Twp. votes to get rid of license plate readers (bnd.com) — Clawson is among several Metro Detroit communities that have already canceled their contracts with Flock license plate reader cameras, a move now echoed by Independence Township's unanimous vote to remove the devices and delete stored data. The debate centers on privacy, data access, and governance of the technology, with residents and officials questioning whether the benefits to law enforcement outweigh concerns about surveillance and civil liberties.
   

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Ok Clawson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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