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Columbus Cop Uses Flock Scanner on Personal Car | Columbus News
A Columbus police officer allegedly used a high-tech Flock license plate reader—normally reserved for serious crimes—to investigate a minor fender bender involving their own car. The incident has sparked debate over accountability, appropriate use of taxpayer-funded surveillance tech, and whether these powerful tools are blurring the line between public safety and personal convenience. The department is now reviewing the case to determine if policies were violated, reigniting broader conversations about oversight and the human element behind advanced policing technology. Listen in comfort:Get…
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