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Columbus Police Flock Cameras Under Scrutiny | Columbus News
Columbus police are opening their Flock camera data to public scrutiny after an audit revealed over 15,000 immigration-related searches since 2024 — sparking alarm in immigrant communities and reigniting debates over privacy, safety, and local policy. Despite the mayor’s 2017 ban on city resources for immigration enforcement, the city council is holding a public meeting to address the fallout. Law enforcement argues the tech saves lives — citing reunifications and homicide solves — while critics warn vulnerable residents feel unsafe under constant surveillance. Police say tightening filters…
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