Examining surveillance technology, data collection, contracts, policies, and oversight to protect privacy while supporting legitimate public-safety needs. The topic can include Flock Safety, ALPR, video surveillance, retention policies, audit practices, information sharing, procurement, and public disclosure.
This topic follows the paper trail around surveillance tools: how they are purchased, what policies govern them, how long information is retained, and what oversight residents can see.
A sample explainer of the questions residents should ask when a community adopts automated license plate reader technology.
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