Cincinnati surveillance oversight targets city technology
This is after the Cincinnati City Council approved a motion requiring the administration to explain how the city uses surveillance technology.
Councilmembers Anna Albi, Seth Walsh and Jeff Cramerding sponsored the motion. The request covers cameras, drones and automated license plate readers used by the city.
The administration must…
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