Acton backs possible Ohio ALPR ban

Ohio gubernatorial candidate

“I would absolutely support that”
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Interview

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The Statehouse News Bureau interviewed Acton about proposed legislation to ban ALPR cameras in Ohio.

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Before the quotation

The Statehouse News Bureau asked Acton about proposals to ban the cameras.

After the quotation

Acton said public safety cannot come at the expense of rights.

How this statement is classified

Mixed or conditional

Case context: Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?

The label describes this statement’s response within the context above.

Why this label?

She backs the proposed ban but frames her support alongside a review of useful public-safety tools.

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A close view of a green Flock Safety automated license-plate reader mounted beside a street.
Credit: Bruxton

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