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Abilene's city government is under a cyberattack, and they're refusing to pay the ransom. This means your personal data and city services could be at risk.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
None discussed directly in relation to camera costs during this session.
Law enforcement agencies utilizing tracking technology for investigative leads.
Citizens concerned about digital privacy and government surveillance.
Opens a large tract for mixed residential and retail growth utilizing floodplain areas as natural buffers.
Allows for the construction of multi-family housing in an area previously zoned for commercial use.
Preserves a historic local business building and grants eligibility for preservation funding programs.
The project is expected to operate within existing business hours and meet land development criteria.
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Residents are worried about the privacy and security of data collected by Flock cameras, especially given the city's history with cyberattacks.