In Dayton, Ohio, city commissioners have responded to public concerns by agreeing to cover Flock cameras during the suspension of the city’s automatic license plate reader program. This decision comes after numerous residents called for the removal of these fixed-site cameras.

During a recent city commission meeting, Commissioner Darius Beckham expressed support for the removal of the cameras, stating, “I join my colleagues in requesting the Flock cameras be taken down. I think we’re working through how soon we can do that.”

Dayton Deputy City Manager Joe Parlette informed the commissioners that the Dayton Police Department would collaborate with Public Works to cover the cameras while the program is paused. “We had a meeting earlier today, and DPD agreed to work with PublicWorks to put bags over the cameras,” Parlette said.

CSU Annexation Plans

In other local news, the city of Xenia has authorized a preannexation agreement with Central State University. This agreement covers municipal services, public safety coordination, and the future annexation of the university campus into the city. The Xenia City Council has approved the contract, with Central State expected to follow suit later this month. The annexation process will require approval from the Greene County Commission.

Kettering Teacher Termination

The Kettering City School District Board of Education has approved a resolution to terminate the contract of Kettering Fairmont High School teacher Kristin Allen due to alleged misconduct. Her pay has been suspended effective May 19. The district has reached out to Allen for comment.

Patient Abuse Allegation

In Washington Township, a nurse’s aide at a memory care facility faces charges of patient abuse. Tansiea Walker of Dayton is accused of forcibly grabbing a patient, resulting in bruises. She is facing one count of patient abuse in Kettering Municipal Court.

Original reporting: Dayton Daily News — read the source article.