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Flock Cameras Under Fire | Columbus News
Flock cameras—license plate readers used by cops—are under fire after a USA Today investigation exposed at least 19 officers across five states misusing them for personal stuff like tracking exes, with reporters uncovering the abuse before bosses did. In response, Flock scrambled to hide usage data, sparking backlash over lost transparency. While new tools to flag misconduct are being rolled out, they’re voluntary and only cover recent activity. Cities like Ohio are now rethinking their partnership with Flock, as public trust in surveillance oversight erodes and the question looms: who’s…
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