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Criticized the police department's ALPR data practices, inter-agency sharing with Cheektowaga police, audit settings, and claimed the budget missed costs for new Axon cameras.

Stated there is no meaningful difference between Flock and Axon cameras and criticized AI surveillance.

Amherst resident who travels through Tonawanda criticized dragnet surveillance and data retention.

Argued that passive surveillance treats innocent people as guilty and builds totalitarian infrastructure.

Presented data on ALPR policy non-compliance and national misuse cases.

Questioned whether cameras reduce crime and highlighted liability and lawsuit risks for the town.

Expressed strong opposition to surveillance cameras and privacy violations.

Local public defender argued the cameras violate constitutional protections and state case law.

Stated the town does not need AI surveillance and questioned cybersecurity safeguards.

Expressed opposition to replacing camera systems due to constant surveillance concerns.

IT professional spoke against warrantless surveillance and predicted civic unrest and friction.

Kenmore librarian argued that surveillance cameras violate Fourth Amendment rights and constitute pre-crime monitoring.