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Sandusky approves 10 license-plate readers from Flock despite resident privacy and immigration concerns
Summary
The Sandusky City Commission voted June 23 to authorize the purchase and installation of 10 license-plate recognition cameras from Flock Safety. Supporters, including law enforcement and a tourism group, said the system aids investigations; some residents raised concerns about long-term costs and potential use by federal immigration authorities.
The Sandusky City Commission on June 23 approved an agreement with Flock Group Inc. (doing business as Flock Safety) to purchase and install 10 license-plate recognition (LPR) cameras for the Sandusky Police Department.
Commissioners voted in favor of the ordinance under the city's emergency rules. Supporters described the cameras as a law-enforcement investigative tool that can quickly link vehicles to crimes; opponents in public comment asked for details on costs, data retention and who would have access to images and alerts.
Larry Fletcher, representing the Erie County Visitors Convention Bureau and the tourism partnership Shores and Islands Ohio, said the organization had been asked earlier about providing funding and that the group was…
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