Flock camera searches dropped 95% after a dispatcher's misconduct was caught

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Searches of Flock license plate camera data fell sharply after misuse by a police dispatcher was discovered. The reported drop was about 95 percent, according to a WKYC investigation. The case centered on Highland Heights, where the dispatcher's improper use of the system was caught. The report indicates that the discovery led to a significant reduction in how often the cameras were searched. Details beyond the reported figures are limited in the available source material.

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