Despite some members’ deep concerns that Akron appears to have few guardrails in place against misuse of its extensive Flock Safety camera network, the Citizens’ Police Oversight Board tabled a recommendation to the mayor’s office and Akron City Council to place the controversial technology on hold.
After nearly 90 minutes of discussion Wednesday by the CPOB about Flock cameras — including five statements made during the comment period prior to the meeting — the board voted 5-2 to table new member Jennifer Boswell’s nonbinding motion. It would have urged the mayor’s office to suspend the city’s use of Flock until after Independent Police Auditor Anthony Finnell completes his audit of the system.
Finnell said he expects the audit to be completed by April…