Candidates for Ohio attorney general address Flock cameras controversy, make proposals

By: Nick Evans

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 833

Last Updated: 2 days, 9 hours ago

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The Republican candidate for Ohio Attorney General wants Ohio lawmakers to make abuse of the Flock camera database a felony but keep the system’s use for legitimate law enforcement purposes. His Democratic opponent doesn’t think the plan goes far enough.

The automated license plate readers have spread rapidly through state and local law enforcement agencies as a powerful tool for finding suspects.

The public backlash has grown just as quickly.

In addition to Americans’ abiding …

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