Get the Flock Out! Breaking News
Columbus to pause Flock camera program after evidence of misuse (Link for those without a Dispatch subscription).
Thanks to all of you who helped make this happen!
QUICK ACTION: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/get-flock-out
Many central Ohio communities are considering whether or not to continue their Flock contracts, thanks to pressure from residents. Please call or email members of your own city council! On the state level, Ohio reps Tristan Rader and Levi Dean, are currently working on bipartisan legislation that would prohibit government agencies from using Flock cameras. They plan to introduce it in the Ohio House soon. (See https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/ohio/flock-ohio-license-plate-cameras-lawmakers-tighter-restrictions-government-agencies-ban/95-ce4356c9-0b53-4e8f-a90b-4c15a5b5c2d9.)
These lawmakers are currently seeking bill co-sponsors:
Please contact them to show your support for this bill, and then ask your own representative to sign on (staffers ARE on duty!).
Tristan Rader (D): 614-466-5921; rep13@ohiohouse.gov
Levi Dean (R): 614-466-1470; rep71@ohiohouse.gov
To find your representative: Type your address below these maps: https://legislature.ohio.gov/members/district-maps/.