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Reynoldsburg Shuts Down License Plate Cameras | Columbus News
Reynoldsburg is shutting down its controversial Flock license plate reader cameras after Mayor Joe Begeny concluded they weren’t stopping crime — despite helping solve thefts. Concerns grew when undisclosed features were activated post-contract, raising alarms about data collection. The move comes amid an investigation into two officers allegedly misusing the system, even as crime stats show a rise in violent offenses since 2020. With no direct link between the cameras and crime trends, and their contract still years away from expiration, the city is pulling the plug — with trash bags soon…
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