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Columbus Pauses License Plate Cameras | Columbus News
Columbus is pausing its controversial license plate reader program after mounting evidence of misuse, following a damning audit and national scrutiny that’s already led to officer resignations elsewhere. Once defended by the mayor as vital for solving crimes — citing its role in 60% of recent homicide arrests — the tech is now under fire for potential stalking and privacy violations. While the city council had been leaning toward ending the contract, this pause may signal a permanent halt, forcing a reckoning over surveillance’s limits and public safety’s cost. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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