ALPR Watch: Tool for Tracking Surveillance Technology Discussions in Local Government
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Summary
This article introduces a tool called ALPR Watch that helps citizens track and monitor discussions about surveillance technology in local government meetings. The platform focuses on automated license plate readers (ALPR), Flock Safety cameras, facial recognition, and other surveillance technologies. It provides a mapping system to find relevant government meetings, get alerts about surveillance tech discussions, and take action to engage with local officials on privacy and surveillance issues.
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This map helps you find those meetings and take action.
Track ALPR, Flock Safety cameras, and surveillance tech discussions in your local government meetings.
Get alerts and take action.
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