Columbus reviews officer’s Flock license plate searches tied to ‘ICE’ entry

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A Flock Safety automated license plate reader camera is shown in Columbus, Ohio. A city audit is reviewing several police database searches after one officer entered “ICE” as the reason for multiple searches conducted in February 2025.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus police officer is under internal review after an audit found the officer conducted multiple searches of the city’s Flock Safety license plate reader system using “ICE” as the stated reason during a 10-minute period in February 2025, according to Columbus Dispatch. City officials say the searches are being examined to determine whether they complied with department policies and Columbus’ longstanding restrictions on assisting with civil immigration enforcement, WBNS reported.

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