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Sharonville police lieutenant indicted over alleged misuse of license plate cameras

A police lieutenant faces a felony charge after prosecutors accused him of using license plate surveillance technology to track someone for personal reasons. Hamilton County prosecutors announced that Lt. Walter Cordes of Sharonville was indicted on Oct. 13, 2026, on one count of unauthorized use of a computer, cable or telecommunications property. Police lieutenant allegedly…

ByNina OliverioOctober 16, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati police defend surveillance tools as council weighs privacy rules

Cincinnati police defended the use of surveillance technology as city leaders pressed for more information about privacy, data retention and how information can be shared. Interim Police Chief Adam Hennie appeared before Cincinnati City Council’s Public Safety Committee on Oct. 6 to discuss the department’s use of cameras, license plate readers, drones and other technology.…

ByNina OliverioOctober 7, 20260Comments

Cincinnati ALPR System Monitors Vehicles on City Roads

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Eight Companies Bid on Cincinnati’s License Plate Readers

Cincinnati set aside $360,000 to replace and expand its police license plate readers. Eight companies bid for the work, and public records don't show who they are or which three ranked highest. A Jan. 22 memo from City Manager Sheryl Long describes the Cincinnati ALPR procurement in two sentences. "Evaluation committee scores submitted and corresponding…

ByAdam KoehlerSeptember 26, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Council seeks answers on surveillance while nuisance proposal faces pushback

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…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Council seeks answers on police cameras, drones, license plate readers

Several council members from the Cincinnati City Council had some questions. Council members Anna Albi, Seth Walsh, and Jeff Cramerding have asked the city administration to provide a detailed overview of its surveillance technology within 30 days. The request covers cameras, police drones, and automated license plate readers. Council members also want information about current…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 9, 20260Comments

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Hamilton Flock cameras policy released after privacy concerns spark debate

The City of Hamilton has published new guidelines governing its automated license plate reader system following public criticism from a local advocacy group. The release came after reporting by Local 12 highlighted concerns from DeFlock Hamilton, which argues the camera network creates privacy risks for residents. The newly released procedures outline how the Hamilton Police…

ByNina OliverioAugust 3, 20260Comments

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Sharonville police lieutenant indicted over alleged misuse of license plate cameras

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Cincinnati Council seeks answers on surveillance while nuisance proposal faces pushback

Cincinnati Council seeks answers on police cameras, drones, license plate readers

Hamilton Flock cameras policy released after privacy concerns spark debate

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