🌱 Patch AM: Why Greer just shut off its Flock camera network for 90 days

Good day Greer! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Greer just shut off its Flock camera network for 90 days
• SLED probes Greer officers in widening Flock camera misuse investigations

Also on today's calendar: In Person Writing Session and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 88 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 65.
• Tuesday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City of Greer suspends Flock camera system for 90 days (wspa.com) — City leaders in Greer have immediately suspended the Flock license-plate camera system for about 90 days while they study its effectiveness, training, and privacy implications. Officials say public trust and safety are top priorities as they review how, or if, the technology should be used going forward.
   

• TIMELINE: SLED investigates allegations of FLOCK misuse against Upstate officers (foxcarolina.com) — State investigators are probing alleged misuse of Flock license-plate cameras by several Upstate agencies, including the Greer Police Department, after multiple officers were terminated. SLED says the Greer case involves broader allegations against former officers, and all of the related investigations across the region remain active and ongoing.
   

📸 Around Greer

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greer

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Monday August 24
• Volleyball Scrimmage vs. G. Hurricanes
  Greer Middle Greer, SC 29651
  5:30 pm
• Open House
  Riverside High School , 794 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer, SC 29650
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• JV Volleyball Away at Wade Hampton
  Blue Ridge High School Greer, SC 29651
  5:30 pm
• Varsity Volleyball Away at Wade Hampton
  Blue Ridge High School Greer, SC 29651
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Instrument Rental Night
  Riverside Middle Cafeteria
  4:00 pm
• JV/V Boys Volleyball - Riverside @ Mauldin
  Riverside High School Mauldin High School, 701 E Butler Rd, Mauldin, SC 29662, USA
  5:30 pm
• Volleyball vs. Fisher
  Greer Middle Greer, SC 29651
  5:30 pm
• Swimming - JL Mann @ Riverside
  Riverside High School Middle Tyger YMCA Family Center, 720 Shoals Rd, Duncan, SC 2933
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• In Person Writing Session →
  Lowes Foods of Greer, 850 E Suber Rd, Greer
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• In Person Writing Session →
  Lowes Foods of Greer, 850 E Suber Rd, Greer
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• Adult Bingo Bash
  Woodruff Library
  1:00 pm
• 8th PSAT Regstration End TODAY
  Northwood Middle Taylors, SC 29687
  4:00 pm
• Volleyball vs. Northwest
  Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill Simpsonville, SC 29681
  6:00 pm
• Board of Trustees Meeting
  Spartanburg Five Duncan Elementary School, 100 S Danzler Rd, Duncan, SC 29334
  6:30 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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