Columbus police says it will stop using Flock technology if asked, but would solve 'fewer crimes'

Columbus police audited Flock licence plate reader data and found 15,000+ immigration-related searches out of 19.6 million total since November 2023, with federal agencies conducting 700+ searches. Police propose data-sharing restrictions rather than removal, arguing Flock aided in solving 60% of last year's homicides.

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