Much has been said about Flock Cameras recently. They are all over the news, and everyone is talking about them. Being the budding journalist that I am, I wanted to get in on the action.
But I didn’t just want to grift of the popularity of the subject. I wanted an actual problem to investigate, something I could really dig my teeth into. After a deal of searching, I finally found it.
Traverse City Michigan is a fascinating city. It’s absolutely tiny compared to most towns in the U.S., but it has some deep connections.
It’s full of second homes and vacation stays for the rich and powerful across the Midwest. Pete Budigeg is planning to retire there. Micheal Moore sponsored a film festival there. It’s got some of the fanciest houses and nicest restaurants in the area.
The point I’m trying to make is that it isn’t some crime ridden ghetto. And yet it is chock full of Flock Cameras. In fact, it’s the most surveilled city in all of Northern Michigan. I don’t support Flock in any terms, but I can see a politician making the argument that Flock will reduce crime in high crime areas.
That’s not Traverse City. It’s as safe as any city in America can be. So why are they putting up surveillance cameras? Is this really about keeping the city safe, or is something more going on? My goal is to find out!
If that sounds interesting, then subscribe to keep following my work. And if you have any tips or ideas, please let me know!
Thank you and God Bless
Hemlock Hobo
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