New Mexico police chief tells lawmakers Flock cameras ‘very valuable’ despite increased criticism

The police chief in New Mexico’s second-largest city attempted this week to allay lawmaker fears about one of the most controversial tools in law enforcement: Flock cameras. But by the end of the presentation, some still had big questions and concerns about the technology Democratic-majority Legislature and governor opted to restrict earlier this y

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 637

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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The police chief in New Mexico’s second-largest city attempted this week to allay lawmaker fears about one of the most controversial tools in law enforcement: Flock cameras.

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But by the end of the presentation, some still had big questions and concerns about the technology Democratic-majority Legislature and governor opted to restrict earlier this year.

Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story told lawmakers on …

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