COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — State law enforcement leaders are speaking out about the benefits of Flock cameras and looking to find common ground for officers to still use this tool in its intended way.
Flock cameras are automated license plate readers that police use to solve crimes.
About a month ago, the City of Columbus, along with some other municipalities, paused Flock camera usage. This decision was prompted by alleged misuse by several officers and growing privacy concerns from the public.
Map: See where Flock cameras are located in Columbus area
Columbus police have said Flock cameras have played a role in 60% of recent homicide case arrests. That’s one reason why state law enforcement leaders want to find common ground to use the automated license plate readers as they were intended to help solve crimes…