06
Aug
2025
06
Aug
2025
License Plate Readers
Home Depot and Lowe's Share Data From Hundreds of AI Cameras With Cops
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
Red Light Cameras
Automated Traffic-Enforcement Laws Erode Constitutional Protections
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
Speed Cameras
An Illegal Price Tag on Due Process: How a Small Ohio Town's Speed Trap Scheme Got Shut Down
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
Drones
Drones as First Responders: A Double-Edged Sword for Law Enforcement
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
Speed Cameras
Institute for Justice: $25 Fee to Appeal Willoughby Hills Speed Camera Citations 'Unconstitutional'
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.
3 min read
31
Jul
2025
30
Jul
2025
Surveillance
An Arkansas Town Agrees to Remove a License Plate Camera Aimed at a Couple's Home
In a significant privacy victory, the city of Greers Ferry, Arkansas, has agreed to relocate a controversial license plate reader (LPR) camera that had been installed directly across from the home of residents Charlie and Angie Wolf. The decision came after sustained complaints from the Wolfs about the camera's invasive surveillance of their property, raising critical questions about privacy rights and the Fourth Amendment.
4 min read
29
Jul
2025
Speed Cameras
Constable Resignation Over Speed Camera Program
In West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, the Constable resigned after implementing a controversial speed camera program that issued over 4,000 tickets in just two weeks. His resignation letter highlighted the program's intention to generate revenue, leading to significant public backlash and legal scrutiny.
4 min read