Indianapolis lawmakers draft strict rules for municipal surveillance tools
Local leaders in Indianapolis are pushing for legislative oversight to regulate how law enforcement and city agencies deploy public surveillance tech.
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Texas Surveillance Cameras Cut Down in Unusual Protest Over Epstein Files
Vandals in suburban Houston chopped down two Flock Safety surveillance cameras, leaving spray-painted stencils demanding the release of government files on Jeffrey Epstein.
The Encryption Stalemate: Why Lawful Access Threatens Global Security
Law enforcement agencies and cybersecurity experts remain deeply divided over encryption backdoors, raising critical questions about digital privacy.
Savannah Cop Fired After Giving ICE Husband Flock Surveillance Access
A Savannah police officer lost her job after sharing her license plate reader login credentials with her ICE agent husband to run hundreds of target searches.
Protesters Target Flock Safety Tech Over Mass Surveillance Concerns
Activists gathered outside a San Francisco technology conference to condemn Flock Safety's automated license plate readers, highlighting mounting public pushback against corporate and municipal survei...
New Jersey Police Union Backs License Plate Readers Amid Privacy Push
The New Jersey Fraternal Order of Police is throwing its weight behind automated license plate readers while simultaneously urging lawmakers to codify strict statewide data safeguards.
Chicago Voters Weigh in on ShotSpotter Future in High-Stakes Election
Chicago voters head to the ballot box to decide the fate of acoustic gunshot detection technology amid ongoing municipal budget debates and intense public scrutiny.
Automated License Plate Readers Track Down Stolen Vehicles in Real Time
Law enforcement agencies are increasingly relying on automated license plate reader networks to recover stolen cars and accelerate criminal investigations.
Police Deploy Algorithmic Traffic Stops Based on AI Driving Metrics
Law enforcement agencies are leaning on artificial intelligence systems to flag erratic driving behaviors, sparking intense privacy and civil liberties concerns.
Peoria Weighs Multi-Million Dollar Public Safety Drone Program
City officials in Peoria are reviewing a significant multi-million dollar investment in autonomous drones and advanced surveillance equipment to bolster local policing.
