Lawmakers look to make old laws on recording relevant in a world of Ring cameras, cellphones
Several measures to amend Maryland’s two-party wiretap law are likely to be reintroduced for the 2026 legislative session.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams uses free internet program to expand police surveillance
The Adams administration is using its flagship broadband program to give police real-time access to NYCHA camera feeds — without telling anyone.
Survey: Law enforcement surveillance technology is rapidly progressing, but AI raises concerns
A recent survey has found that as artificial intelligence tools are developed, law enforcement and local officials in Michigan are raising concerns over privacy and accuracy.
‘Spy High:’ Amazon documentary probes dangers of online student surveillance
Filmmaker uses infamous 2010 ‘WebcamGate’ case to examine present-day threats to student privacy and digital policing of marginalized kids.
Bill to catalog Nebraska school ‘tools of mass surveillance’ hits roadblock
Sponsoring State Sen. Danielle Conrad vows to find another path forward, including outside the Legislature.
How Chicago became an unlikely leader in body-camera transparency
The city has a long history of brutal, violent policing, but its latest approach to body-worn cameras and police oversight could serve as a national model.
Robot police dogs are on patrol, but who’s holding the leash?
Numerous cities have acquired dog-like robots for policing. Researchers say the lack of transparency is worrying.
Why Dayton quit ShotSpotter, a surveillance tool many cities still embrace
Police across the country face increased pressure to drop the controversial technology as researchers and activists question its effectiveness.
How a data ecosystem can quell the opioid crisis
A data infrastructure that tracks drug use trends and drug market activity can inform policy and program decisions aimed at curbing the opioid crisis.
How video evidence is presented in court can hold sway in cases like the beating death of Tyre Nichols
Video surveillance footage may help courts better judge past events, but viewers can still be influenced by their own biases and even the way video is presented, an expert says.
Chinese spy balloon over the US: An aerospace expert explains how the balloons work and what they can see
An expert explains the capabilities and implications of surveillance technology such as the Chinese spy balloon recently shot down off the coast of South Carolina on Feb. 4.
Transit agency pilots gun detection tech
Philadelphia’s SEPTA will test an AI-based video analytics solution that aims to reduce gun-related violence on train platforms.
What is Fog Reveal? A legal scholar explains the app some police forces are using to track people without a warrant
Law enforcement use of Fog Reveal puts a spotlight on that loophole between U.S. data privacy law and electronic surveillance law.
Surveillance is pervasive: Yes, you are being watched, even if no one is looking for you
It’s important to recognize how physical and digital tracking work together.
Lawmaker questions community doorbell surveillance
Sen. Edward J. Markey wants more information on “invasive data collection and problematic engagement with police departments” of Amazon’s subsidiary, Ring.
Colorado moves toward statewide coverage of wastewater surveillance
As the state expands wastewater surveillance and testing to cover 47 utilities serving 60% of Colorado's population, residents can review results on a public dashboard.
Health officials see bright future in poop surveillance
Using wastewater surveillance data, academics, private companies, public health departments and sewage plant operators are trying to track infectious diseases beyond COVID-19.
Virginia expands sewage surveillance for COVID
To better spot infections before cases spike, the Virginia Department of Health’s wastewater surveillance testing program will start receiving data weekly from 25 sites selected based on geographical location and population-testing rates.
Police ties to Ring home surveillance come under scrutiny
Many law enforcement agencies have been launching voluntary doorbell camera registries so they can call on homeowners' videos to expedite investigations.
High-tech surveillance amplifies police bias and overreach
The debates about reimagining existing law enforcement practices must include a discussion about police surveillance because technology cannot address the deeper issues of race, power and privacy that lie at the heart of modern-day policing.
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