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Columbus Pauses Flock Safety Cameras | Columbus News
Columbus has paused its Flock Safety license plate cameras amid growing concerns over data misuse, sparking a heated debate between public safety advocates and privacy champions. While supporters hail the tech as vital for solving crimes and locating missing persons, critics warn of unchecked surveillance and civil liberties risks. The city council’s non-unanimous vote signals a pause—not a permanent shutdown—as officials launch a review to establish responsible guidelines before any future deployment. For now, cameras are offline while Columbus weighs how to balance security with privacy…
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