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Morning King William! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

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  • Why King William's sheriff scrapped pricey Flock cameras after vandalism

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📰 News we're reading

• King William County cancels contract for Flock cameras after vandalism, theft (pilotonline.com) — King William County has pulled all of its Flock license-plate cameras and canceled the contract after vandalism, a theft, and concerns about the $40,000 renewal cost. Sheriff Don Lumpkin says the cameras helped solve several cases, including assisting Caroline County in a homicide investigation, but believes the money can be better used elsewhere as privacy debates over such systems continue nationwide.
   

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