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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Akron public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Police Vehicular Pursuit Policy Review
Council discussed a resolution urging the administration to evaluate limiting high-speed pursuits for low-level, non-violent offenses to protect public safety.
Flock Surveillance Camera Pause and Oversight
Council members and community advocates debated the continued use of Flock automated license plate reader cameras, prompting a resolution to pause the program until an independent audit is completed. Police officials announced that Akron police have opted out of nationwide searches to address privacy concerns.
River Safety Tool Upgrade
Akron is upgrading its CUYAC real-time river safety tool for the Cuyahoga River to help kayakers and boaters stay out of trouble. It's a quick tech fix to make hitting the water a whole lot safer.