Columbus Blocks ICE Data Access

Columbus police are tightening the reins on license plate camera data sharing, halting nationwide distribution starting June 3rd to block federal immigration agencies from accessing it — a move sparked by past misuse in other cities. While still allowing direct data sharing with select law enforcement, they’ve shut down access for agencies with ICE’s 287(g) agreements to close loopholes. Despite being part of a statewide network, officials aim to limit exposure and are pushing Flock Safety to update its system to automatically block ICE-linked agencies — a request that follows earlier, flawed filters. Flock Safety says cities retain control over data sharing, and Columbus is now setting a broader, more proactive example for how local agencies can safeguard privacy and policy alignment. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3c509e829df5e746