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Columbus Cameras Under Fire | Columbus News
Columbus is at a crossroads over Flock cameras—license plate readers touted as crime-solving tools but fiercely debated for privacy risks. A heated panel brought together Flock, ACLU, police, and city officials, revealing deep divides. Tensions spiked after an audit linked thousands of searches to immigration enforcement, prompting the mayor to halt data sharing with state networks—and the city had already exited the national system in June. With the Flock contract expiring in December, council members are split: some demand immediate removal, others like Councilmember Remy see them as vital…
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