Flock

Streetsboro says no to Flock cameras

- Wendy DiAlesandro

Streetsboro City Council on Aug. 10 rejected the use of Flock cameras, with several council members objecting to their accuracy, effectiveness and potential misuse.

Typically mounted on roadside poles, automated license plate readers, in this case units provided by Flock Safety, capture the image of the rear of a vehicle and its license plate as it drives away. With permissions in place, the information can be shared by local and federal agencies.

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