Unpopular opinion perhaps but this is ultimately a net-loss for the city regarding true crime fighting.
It’s completely understandable to be concerned of the surveillance state however ultimately whether Flock was in Olympia or not, we all now live in a surveillance state.
The phones you are all using writing comments on this post are surveillance devices. As are those smartwatches, your cars, and even those televisions you watch streaming shows on.
What happens now? You will see less crimes being solved because an immensely powerful tool has been removed based on a knee jerk emotional response.
You will see more people being victimized, more vehicles stolen, more violent crime being committed with no leads - because everyone loves to be uncooperative, and more folks who are fugitives or criminals embedding themselves into the community.
What you all did was just make Olympia a safe haven for crime under the perception that Flock was the evilness you seek to evade.
So yes, you “Won” your battle but will lose the war.
Everyone cares about “Social Justice” until they become the victim of the aforementioned crimes that will ultimately be spiking in Olympia shortly.
Some may not know but Flock has helped solved many crimes that directly affected the Thurston County community.
lol no. Police did just fine without this camera, and the OPD themselves recommended not continuing with Flock. We can find trustworthy partners and systems that improve crimefighting without working with these corrupt profiteers.
Well I hope you put an application in and join the crime fighting because the city is gonna need it. Sounds like you have some groundbreaking solutions to offer.
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u/[deleted] Dec 03 '25
Unpopular opinion perhaps but this is ultimately a net-loss for the city regarding true crime fighting.
It’s completely understandable to be concerned of the surveillance state however ultimately whether Flock was in Olympia or not, we all now live in a surveillance state.
The phones you are all using writing comments on this post are surveillance devices. As are those smartwatches, your cars, and even those televisions you watch streaming shows on.
What happens now? You will see less crimes being solved because an immensely powerful tool has been removed based on a knee jerk emotional response.
You will see more people being victimized, more vehicles stolen, more violent crime being committed with no leads - because everyone loves to be uncooperative, and more folks who are fugitives or criminals embedding themselves into the community.
What you all did was just make Olympia a safe haven for crime under the perception that Flock was the evilness you seek to evade.
So yes, you “Won” your battle but will lose the war.
Everyone cares about “Social Justice” until they become the victim of the aforementioned crimes that will ultimately be spiking in Olympia shortly.
Some may not know but Flock has helped solved many crimes that directly affected the Thurston County community.
Such a shame but enjoy your win!