Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s softened stance on these surveillance cameras has reignited debate, balancing crime-solving benefits against privacy concerns.
SEATTLE — The future of police surveillance cameras in Seattle is uncertain after Mayor Katie Wilson signaled a possible shift in her position during her State of the City address this week, softening campaign promises to limit their use as the Seattle Police Department pushes to expand the system.
On the campaign trail, Wilson vowed to curb surveillance cameras, but in Tuesday’s address she acknowledged competing concerns about safety and privacy. “I know this is a contentious issue, and I want to get it right,” Wilson said.
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