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Flock Cameras Under Scrutiny | Columbus News
Columbus City Council is weighing in on the controversial Flock cameras—license plate readers deployed citywide to aid law enforcement. An audit revealed over 15,000 searches may have linked to immigration enforcement, prompting the mayor to halt statewide data sharing while affirming the tech’s value if used responsibly. Police have launched a transparency site detailing usage, retention policies, and recent successes: 250+ stolen vehicles flagged, 200+ warrants identified, and 5 missing persons alerts. A public hearing is set for Monday, August 10th at 4 PM at City Hall—your chance to weigh…
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