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Top Ohio officials defend Flock amid civil-liberties debate

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Attorney General Andy Wilson say the AI-powered Flock license-plate readers help solve crimes and find missing people, despite criticism over surveillance and immigration-related searches.

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cleveland.com· Aug 11, 5:26 PMTop Ohio officials defend Flock amid civil-liberties debate

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