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Columbus Police Under Fire Over Flock Cameras | Columbus News
Columbus police face scrutiny over their use of Flock license plate readers, which helped solve 60% of homicide cases last year—but raised alarms when an audit found 20 potential immigration-related searches by local officers. Though most flagged data came from outside the department, the city is tightening controls: the mayor has halted statewide data sharing and reaffirmed the ban on using local resources for immigration enforcement. Police say they’re committed to responsible use of the tech for crime-solving, while city council will debate the program’s future on August 10th—walking a…
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