At a Madison County Board of Commissioners meeting, Chairman Michael Garrison refused to allow dozens of residents to speak individually about their opposition to Flock surveillance technology. Citing county policy, Garrison insisted the group designate a single spokesperson, arguing that allowing everyone to speak would prevent the meeting from concluding. Despite residents’ objections that they wished to express diverse individual concerns, the commissioners maintained their decision, stating they were following policy and that the Sheriff’s Office, not the board, operated the surveillance. The board ultimately deferred discussion to the Sheriff, claiming no oversight or direct involvement with the technology.
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Commissioner Silences Residents Opposing Flock Surveillance
At a Madison County Board of Commissioners meeting, Chairman Michael Garrison refused to allow dozens of residents to speak individually about their opposition to Flock surveillance technology. Citing county policy, Garrison insisted the group designate a single spokesperson, arguing that allowing everyone to speak would prevent the meeting from concluding. Despite residents’ objections that they wished to express diverse individual concerns, the commissioners maintained their decision, stating they were following policy and that the Sheriff’s Office, not the board, operated the surveillance. The board ultimately deferred discussion to the Sheriff, claiming no oversight or direct involvement with the technology.
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