21
Jul
2025
An Arkansas family is challenging the installation of a surveillance camera directly facing their home, arguing it violates their Fourth Amendment rights. The Institute for Justice has intervened, calling for the camera's removal and highlighting broader implications for privacy rights in the age of technology.
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20
Jul
2025
The implementation of school speed zone cameras in Florida has sparked significant controversy, as a recent investigation reveals flaws in the system. While these cameras are designed to enhance student safety by deterring speeding, many drivers are facing fines under questionable circumstances, leading to accusations that the program may be more about revenue generation than public safety.
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20
Jul
2025
A recent investigative report by ABC Action News reveals significant flaws in Florida's school-zone speed camera law, highlighting issues of public trust and the potential for automated enforcement to serve as a revenue-generating tool rather than a genuine safety measure. The case of Joe Weaver, a Florida motorist cited despite unclear signage, underscores the law's ambiguities and the consequences for drivers.
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18
Jul
2025
The City of Palm Bay is seeking an additional $6,000 to bolster its efforts in addressing the increasing number of challenges against speeding tickets issued by school zone traffic cameras. Originally implemented to enhance safety and deter speeding in school zones, these cameras have generated over $300,000 in fines. However, the unexpected surge in court challenges has strained resources, prompting the police department to request more funding from the city council.
3 min read
17
Jul
2025
A coalition of privacy advocates in Denver is urging Mayor Mike Johnston to deactivate the city's 111 Flock automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras. This movement, fueled by concerns over surveillance and data privacy, reflects a growing unease regarding the implications of such technology on civil liberties.
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16
Jul
2025
Flock Safety, a company specializing in automated license plate readers (ALPRs), faces increasing scrutiny over its surveillance practices and the implications for privacy and civil liberties. Recent statements from the company reveal a troubling pattern of downplaying the harms associated with its technology while shifting blame to users amidst allegations of misuse. This summary explores the key issues surrounding Flock Safety's operations, the implications for privacy rights, and the broader context of surveillance in law enforcement.
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16
Jul
2025
In a growing trend across Illinois, several suburbs are discontinuing their red-light camera programs, citing declining revenue and questionable safety benefits. These cameras have generated over $1.5 billion in fines since their introduction in 2008, yet many communities have found them ineffective in improving road safety.
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14
Jul
2025
As Americans celebrated Independence Day, many faced the risk of hefty fines for using illegal fireworks, with penalties reaching up to $100,000. Drones deployed by law enforcement captured evidence of violations, leading to citations mailed to property owners after the holiday weekend.
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13
Jul
2025