Morgan defends Flock's investigative value
Craig MorganAkron chief of public safety
Morgan defends Flock's speed and investigative value.
“There’s just no real-time asset like that”
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Akron oversight board tables a proposed Flock pause during an independent audit
Akron's police oversight board tabled Jennifer Boswell's proposed Flock pause while seeking written terms. Kemp Boyd backed a pause over safeguards and trust. Duane Crabbs argued for continued access during the audit, citing investigative value and services already paid for.
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Beacon Journal reporting republished by AOL.
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Reported October 29; the article does not establish the meeting date.
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He did not contest that agencies with access could pass Ohio Flock data to outside agencies.
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The reference is continued Flock use. Morgan defends its investigative value.
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