Summary
Columbus is installing Flock surveillance cameras across town to track traffic and city activity, raising big privacy questions for residents. It's a major shift in how the city monitors public spaces, and you'll want to know how it affects your daily commute.
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Impact analysis
Taxpayers are funding the rollout of these new tracking systems, though the exact price tag on your bill isn't fully clear yet.
Local law enforcement and city planners get a powerful new tool to track vehicles and investigate incidents much faster.
Everyday residents lose a little more of their privacy as automated cameras log their daily whereabouts without consent.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Columbus begins covering up the city's 65 Flock cameras after Ginther pauses police use
Columbus begins covering up the city's 65 Flock cameras after Ginther pauses police use WOSU Public Media
Flock surveillance cameras are watching Columbus. Here's what to know
Flock surveillance cameras are watching Columbus. Here's what to know WOSU Public Media
Columbus Council Public Safety & Justice Committee: Flock Safety Cameras Audit Review
Columbus Council Public Safety & Justice Committee: Flock Safety Cameras Audit Review ACLU of Ohio
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