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Hamden Connecticut Bans Government Use of Facial Recognition
HAMDEN, Conn. (Oct. 5, 2021) – Last month, the Hamden Legislative Council unanimously passed an ordinance banning government use of facial recognition software. The growing movement to prohibit the use of facial recognition at the state and local levels could...
Battle Over Shotspotter Surveillance Tech in San Diego Underscores Need for Oversight
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2021) – The recent battle over Shotspotter technology in San Diego underscores the importance of oversight and accountability for surveillance technology. San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit asked the city council to approve a new...
Cedar County Iowa Creates Fake Second Amendment “Sanctuary”
TIPTON, Iowa, (Aug. 10, 2021) – Last month, Cedar County, Iowa passed a “Second Amendment Sanctuary County” resolution. But in practice, the vote created a sanctuary for nothing. Cedar County Supervisors unanimously passed the resolution, declaring,...
Shelby County Tennessee Ordinance Sets the Stage to Limit Local Participation in Federal Police Militarization Programs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (July 12, 2021) – Earlier this year, the Shelby County Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance that takes the first step toward limiting the impact of federal programs that militarize local police. Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Sheriff...