Columbus Police Flock Cameras Under Scrutiny | Columbus News

Columbus police are opening their Flock camera data to public scrutiny after an audit revealed over 15,000 immigration-related searches since 2024 — sparking alarm in immigrant communities and reigniting debates over privacy, safety, and local policy. Despite the mayor’s 2017 ban on city resources for immigration enforcement, the city council is holding a public meeting to address the fallout. Law enforcement argues the tech saves lives — citing reunifications and homicide solves — while critics warn vulnerable residents feel unsafe under constant surveillance. Police say tightening filters could slash searches to 300, and they’ve already stopped sharing data nationally. 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/5b58aa2aa1b8e638