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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Edmonds joined other cities in turning off Flock cameras

Also on today's calendar: 7th Annual DachSand and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 67, low: 56.
  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Washington cities spend millions on Flock cameras. Do they solve crime? (theanswerseattle.com) — Edmonds is among several Washington cities that have shut off or ended contracts for Flock automated license plate reader cameras amid privacy concerns and vandalism. The article details how millions in state and local funds have supported the technology, mixed evidence on crime reduction, and new state rules limiting data sharing and surveillance practices that affect how local police can use such systems.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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