Cincinnati Police Interim Chief to Update on License Plate Readers, Drones
The interim chief of the Cincinnati Police Department will provide an update on the department's use of license-plate readers and drones.

Cincinnati, OH, October 6, 2026 — Cincinnati, OH – The interim chief of the Cincinnati Police Department is scheduled to deliver an update regarding the agency’s utilization of advanced surveillance technologies. The briefing will focus on the department’s use of license-plate readers and drones.
The specific date and time for this update were not immediately available at the time of reporting. The announcement indicates that the public will receive information concerning how these technological tools are employed by the department. License-plate readers are designed to capture data from vehicle license plates, while drones offer aerial surveillance capabilities.
The interim chief’s presentation is expected to detail the operational aspects of these systems. Further information regarding the scope, deployment, and any policy updates related to the use of license-plate readers and drones is anticipated. The identity of the interim chief was not specified in the information provided.
Details such as the number of devices, the data collected, and the specific purposes for which these technologies are used are anticipated to be part of the upcoming update. The duration of the department’s use of these tools and any public oversight mechanisms are also potential topics for discussion.
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