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Columbus Council Eyes Flock Safety Exit | Columbus News
Columbus City Council is poised to scrap its contract with Flock Safety over mounting concerns about privacy, misuse, and potential federal overreach — with six of nine members backing the move before renewal in December. While Mayor Ginther defends the license plate readers as vital for crime-solving and missing persons cases, council members like Hardin and Barroso de Padilla argue public trust demands stronger safeguards. Fears include immigration enforcement abuse and officer misconduct, such as stalking. Despite proposed reforms like case-number tracking, most councilors remain…
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