Mid-Ohio Valley Uses Vehicle Cameras for Safety | Parkersburg News

Parkersburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 2, 2026 · 1m

Mid-Ohio Valley law enforcement is turning to smart camera tech to crack tough cases—without overreach. Belpre and Washington County deploy Flock systems that snap detailed vehicle pics (think roof racks, dents) but can’t track people or faces; every search is logged and tied to an officer with a legal purpose. Parkersburg and Vienna use Leonardo license plate readers for still images and rear views—no make/model searches, no audio, no facial recognition. All systems are strictly monitored, with misuse risking termination or felony charges if cameras are destroyed. These tools aren’t…