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technology15 days ago•2 min saved

Hardware Stores Turn Parking Lots Into Surveillance Hubs With License-Plate Cameras

Home Depot and Lowe's have installed Flock license-plate cameras in parking lots to track vehicles and people; Home Depot says it does not share data with federal agencies but does cooperate with local law enforcement, while Lowe's discloses similar data-sharing in its privacy statement. The cameras have been in use since at least last year, prompting privacy concerns about pervasive surveillance and the potential chilling effect on shoppers.

via Jalopnik|

#license-plate-scanners #local-law-enforcement #privacy

security1 year ago•4 min saved

"Secret Service and Local Police Clash Over Trump Rally Security Lapses"

The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has led to a blame game between the US Secret Service and local law enforcement over security lapses at a rally. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle and local police officials are at odds over who was responsible for securing the building from which the gunman fired. This dispute threatens to erode the trust and cooperation essential for effective security operations. President Joe Biden expressed confidence in the Secret Service but acknowledged the complexity of the security arrangements involving local law enforcement.

via CNN|

#assassination-attempt #local-law-enforcement #secret-service