Columbus Halts License Plate Surveillance | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 4, 2026 · 1m

Columbus is halting its controversial Flock license plate reader program after an officer allegedly ran the same plate 270 times, sparking outrage and eroding public trust. The mayor called it deeply troubling, and the officer has been removed from duty. The city will now audit every single camera search and draft new laws to regulate use — a move that comes amid growing concerns over civil liberties, past misuse for immigration enforcement, and similar scandals in other cities. Cameras, currently covered to stop data collection, may be permanently retired as the contract expires in December…