Move to end Flock contract fails to placate Asheville residents who object to city's continued investment in other surveillance technology.

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Citizens groups push for NC governments to cut off contracts with Flock and similar surveillance companies. Some sheriffs defend programs.

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Mishandling and poor analysis of fingerprint evidence led to conviction of Durham man who served time, pointing to problems with system.

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