Columbus Halts Flock License Plate Readers | Dayton News

Columbus mayor Andrew Ginther has paused the city’s use of Flock license plate readers after reports of misuse by an officer who allegedly accessed the system hundreds of times for non-official purposes, sparking public outcry and protests. Police chief confirms the halt to rebuild trust, while Worthington Schools followed suit—halting their own Flock cameras—highlighting a growing national unease over surveillance tech. Now, Columbus is launching a full review to determine the future of these systems and hold those responsible accountable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/479bf0a9b47c23fb