07
Aug
2025
Recent concerns have emerged in Cape Coral regarding school zone lights that have been reported to flash at unusual times, raising fears among residents about potential fines. A local man has brought attention to this issue, questioning the operational protocols of these lights and their implications for drivers in the area.
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07
Aug
2025
Recent audit logs from the Denver Police Department reveal that Flock Safety license plate readers were accessed over 1,400 times for immigration-related searches, raising significant privacy concerns among civil liberties advocates. The data, primarily accessed by out-of-state law enforcement agencies, has sparked a debate regarding the balance between public safety and individual rights, particularly in the context of heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
4 min read
07
Aug
2025
The article discusses the pervasive use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), which are surveillance systems that automatically capture and log license plate information, raising significant concerns about privacy and civil liberties. Despite their widespread deployment, the general public remains largely unaware or indifferent to the implications of these technologies.
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06
Aug
2025
06
Aug
2025
Home improvement giants Home Depot and Lowe's are reportedly sharing data from their AI-powered license plate reader cameras with law enforcement agencies. This revelation, based on public records, raises significant concerns regarding privacy and surveillance practices within retail spaces.
4 min read
06
Aug
2025
As state legislatures increasingly adopt automated traffic-enforcement systems, concerns are rising regarding the erosion of constitutional protections. These laws, often justified by claims of public safety, may prioritize revenue generation over individual liberties, due process, and privacy rights.
4 min read
06
Aug
2025
The article from Cleveland.com discusses the recent legal actions taken against Willoughby Hills, a small municipality in Ohio, for implementing an unconstitutional fee structure related to traffic camera tickets. This case highlights the broader issues of municipal practices that prioritize revenue generation over fair legal processes for drivers.
4 min read
06
Aug
2025
As police departments across the United States increasingly adopt "Drones as First Responders" (DFR) technology, the potential for enhanced public safety is accompanied by significant concerns regarding surveillance and privacy. This article from The Washington Post examines the rapid integration of drones in law enforcement, highlighting both the benefits and the ethical dilemmas posed by their use.
4 min read
02
Aug
2025
The Institute for Justice (IJ) has challenged the constitutionality of a $25 fee imposed by the City of Willoughby Hills, Ohio, for appealing speed camera citations. This fee has raised concerns about access to justice and the fairness of municipal practices in handling traffic violations. The IJ argues that such a fee could disproportionately affect lower-income individuals, thereby limiting their ability to contest potentially unjust citations.
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