The local, resident-run podcast, “Public Comment North Smithfield”, tried to organize a Candidate Forum. I was excited to be a part of it. However, other candidates refused to partake for reasons I am not knowledgable of. Still, the podcast gave all candidates the questions we would have been asked. I am answering them one by one.

This question asks us to think about Flock Cameras. My answer? Flock off.

I think the better conversation is how a small town builds trust and connection with its police, so officers can rely on residents’ knowledge instead of invasive technology. My ordinance would keeps the town out of Flock and similar surveillance technology. Instead, I would focus on building trust: quarterly public safety reports anyone can read, a resident-and-police advisory committee, support for neighborhood watch, and an annual public safety forum. www.KevinForNS.com/FlockOffFlockCameras