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Students Have Been Called to the Office -- And Even Arrested -- For AI Surveillance False Alarms

08

Aug

2025

Surveillance

Students Have Been Called to the Office -- And Even Arrested -- For AI Surveillance False Alarms

Surveillance technology in American schools is increasingly drawing scrutiny as incidents of false alarms lead to severe consequences for students. This article examines the ramifications of AI-driven monitoring systems, particularly focusing on a case involving a Tennessee teenager whose online joke resulted in her arrest, highlighting the broader implications of surveillance, false alerts, and potential abuse of power.

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Flock Use by Wisconsin Law Enforcement: Trends and Concerns

07

Aug

2025

License Plate Readers

Flock Use by Wisconsin Law Enforcement: Trends and Concerns

The deployment of Flock cameras across Wisconsin has sparked significant debate regarding surveillance practices, privacy rights, and accountability in law enforcement. This extensive network of cameras captures and stores data on vehicle movements, allowing police to access historical information with minimal oversight. An analysis by the Wisconsin Examiner has revealed troubling trends in the use of this technology, raising questions about its implications for civil liberties.

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Immigration-Related Searches of Denver Flock Camera Data

07

Aug

2025

License Plate Readers

Immigration-Related Searches of Denver Flock Camera Data

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.

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