Yuma locals concerned about cameras next to ballot drop boxes

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - As Yuma County’s election season approaches, some locals are concerned about the cameras located next to the ballot drop boxes.

Yuma County Recorder David Lara says the cameras are only zoomed in at the drop boxes, not at parking lots, licenses plates, or people entering the library.

Lara says on election day the cameras in all the buildings are turned off.

During early voting, the cameras are turned off during the day and on at night. 

“The reason is we have to maintain security, confidence, transparency for the voting system that the ballots are secure," said Lara.

Lara would also like to remind registered independent voters to request the ballot of the party of their preference if they want to voter in the Arizona the primary election, happening on July 21.