Winona won't replace stolen Flock cameras, citing public trust
WPD won't replace stolen Flock cameras, citing public trust
The city of Winona announced it will not replace its eight stolen Flock surveillance cameras, saying community trust outweighs their crime-solving benefits. The decision follows public outcry and vandalism that cut off all cameras on August 3. Flock offered free replacements, but police cited concerns about trust in policing.
While Flock has been a valuable tool, we believe its use has contributed to growing concerns about trust in policing, both locally and across the state and nation.