Law enforcement groups call for state regulations on Flock and similar cameras in Ohio

A Flock camera monitors a street in Columbus, Ohio.(Daniel Konik / Statehouse News Bureau)Regulating and banning Flock cameras was a talking point throughout this election. With the lame duck session getting underway, four of Ohio’s leading law enforcement organizations say they want legislators to put some guardrails on Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers. "We have heard many Ohioans' concerns about the danger that could come from those who seek to abuse access to this important police investigative resource, and we share those concerns," read part of a statement from the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, Prosecuting Attorneys Association and Buckeye State Sheriffs’ AssociationThe groups want state lawmakers to pass strict penalties for abuse of Flock camera data, and regular audits of who is accessing that data, how often and for what purpose. They also want strong cybersecurity measures from the camera technology providers.“Technology always moves faster tha