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An internal investigation by Reynoldsburg Police shows that two former officers may have made as many as 100 personal searches on the department's license plate cameras.

For years, the Ford Crown Victoria was notorious for one thing: law enforcement. Now, these cars are being preserved as museum pieces in Ohio.

The extension came despite opposition from six council members and evidence immigration authorities had accessed Cleveland's cameras without the city's knowledge.

A Dublin city spokesperson said the police robot did not identify any criminal incidents, issue any tickets or help with any arrests in its nearly 10 months on the job.

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther said the Hilltop police substation is expected to open in February of next year. It has an estimated $14.39 million price tag.

Ten small Ohio police departments have inked agreements with ICE to help enforce federal immigration law. But many say they aren’t actively participating.

Issue 5 creates a team to send trained, non-police responders to emergency calls that don't involve a weapon or intent to harm. The amendment had no organized opposition.

Issue 5 on the May 5 primary ballot asks voters if they want to establish a team of clinicians and social workers to respond to non-violent crises in place of police officers.

There are hundreds of Flock license plate cameras in central Ohio. Some have concerns about privacy and the lack of regulations that surround the technology, while others welcome it.

Contracts between Ohio police departments and sheriff's offices with Immigration and Customs Enforcement have increased since President Donald Trump's second term in office began.