Columbus reviews officer’s ‘ICE’ searches of Flock license-plate system
An audit found six searches marked “ICE” within 10 minutes; city officials are reviewing whether the searches followed department rules and policies limiting assistance with civil immigration enforcement.
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.