For 25+ years, critics say Section 702 lets the FBI search Americans’ data without a warrant. Now a bipartisan bill aims to end those backdoor searches before the April deadline.

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Finance committee approves settlement payment, invoices and flags police surveillance software Finance committee approved a settlement warrant and routine invoices and p-card approvals; Councilwoman Gross raised concerns about a $2,754 invoice for Leeds Online LLC (Sellhawk) used by the police bureau, referencing reporting on continuous surveillance capabilities and noting the administration’s assertion the city uses the tool only with judicial warrants.

The finance committee's approval of a $10,000 settlement and a controversial police surveillance software invoice has sparked urgent debates about privacy and oversight in Pittsburgh.

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Bothell council studies ALPR policy and surveillance risks; staff to pursue subcommittee and state advocacy The police chief briefed the council on current school-zone ALPR use, vendor data practices and draft surveillance policies. Council members debated privacy risks, vendor data retention and federal access, and directed staff to pursue additional legal guidance, contracting scrutiny and a policy subcommittee.

Bothell's council is diving deep into the controversial use of automated license-plate readers, weighing the balance between enhanced traffic safety and the risks of privacy invasion.

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Thurston County commissioners direct staff to draft phased AI surveillance policy The board voted to direct the county manager, IT and the prosecuting attorney to draft a phased ordinance requiring board approval and increased transparency for AI-enabled surveillance tools; the phase-one framework would prohibit certain high-risk capabilities while preserving operational discretion for law enforcement.

Thurston County is taking a bold step towards transparency by drafting an ordinance that could reshape the use of AI surveillance tools—ensuring the community's voice is heard in the process.

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Residents press council on surveillance cameras, airport, Envision Longmont and golf-course management Several residents urged the council to reconsider automated license-plate surveillance and Flock Safety contracts, raised airport transparency concerns, criticized Envision Longmont materials and local golf-course management, and urged more privacy and oversight.

Residents are demanding stronger privacy protections and oversight on surveillance cameras, voicing concerns that automated tracking is eroding trust in local government.

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Multiple Boulder residents urge council to reconsider Flock Safety surveillance contract Several public commenters told council that Flock Safety cameras and related data systems pose privacy and cybersecurity risks, citing reported unencrypted storage, exposed admin portals, overseas gig‑worker access to images, and broad searches with little case association; staff said policy has not changed and is being monitored alongside state legislation.

Boulder residents are raising serious concerns over the security risks of Flock Safety's surveillance cameras, claiming they could expose sensitive data and compromise public safety.

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Ferndale council conditionally approves Axon ALPR contract, orders ordinance and audits Council voted 4–1 to approve a five‑year, $110,968 Axon automated license plate reader (ALPR) agreement, contingent on the adoption of a surveillance ordinance and companion policy to codify prohibitions, quarterly audits and a racial‑impact assessment; the funding source is drug forfeiture funds.

Ferndale City Council has approved a $110,967 agreement for automated license plate readers, but with strict conditions and community oversight on surveillance practices.

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Solvang City Council Approves Revised Donation and Surveillance Policies Council unanimously passes updates to donation policy and approves surveillance pilot project.

The Solvang City Council just revamped its donation and surveillance policies, paving the way for a more transparent and accountable community!

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If police use facial recognition in secret, what happens when they get it wrong?

H.R. 4695 says: regulate it.
Some say it’s overreach.
Others say it’s long overdue.

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San Francisco committee faces public backlash over SFPD surveillance policy amendments Committee urged to delay vote on SFPD surveillance policy amid civil rights concerns

The heated debate over the SFPD's controversial surveillance policy has left San Francisco residents torn between safety and civil liberties.

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St. Louis officials face scrutiny over citywide camera policy and surveillance practices Citywide camera policy raises concerns over surveillance, data retention, and compliance with use plans.

St. Louis City Council is grappling with the fine line between enhancing public safety and protecting citizens' privacy as they debate a controversial new camera policy.

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