Huntington approves Flock surveillance contract after 7-hour debate

Huntington, West Virginia's city council voted 6-4 to approve a contract with Flock for a network of automated license plate readers. Mayor Patrick Farrell cited camera-assisted arrests in recent killings, while residents and some council members objected over privacy and weak contract language.

• Council approved the Flock contract in a 6-4 vote
• Mayor linked cameras to solving Jackie Harper's killing
• Opponents cited privacy risks and lawsuit exposure
• Debate ran about seven hours, past 2AM