A federal judge has cleared a planned pilot program by the Baltimore Police Department to consistently surveil the city for six months using cameras attached to airplanes
The police department has defended the plan as an opportunity to test a crime-fighting tactic as violent crime has continued in Maryland’s largest city, even in the midst of a global pandemic. Philanthropic funds will cover the cost of the program.
Earlier this month, the think tank and activists filed their federal lawsuit to stop another tryout. They argued the program infringes upon people’s reasonable expectation of privacy regarding movement, results in indiscriminate searches without a warrant and impedes the right to gather freely.
Judge clears Baltimore’s planned aerial surveillance test
6 months huh
1984
The police department has defended the plan as an opportunity to test a crime-fighting tactic as violent crime has continued in Maryland’s largest city, even in the midst of a global pandemic. Philanthropic funds will cover the cost of the program.
Earlier this month, the think tank and activists filed their federal lawsuit to stop another tryout. They argued the program infringes upon people’s reasonable expectation of privacy regarding movement, results in indiscriminate searches without a warrant and impedes the right to gather freely.
Judge clears Baltimore’s planned aerial surveillance test
6 months huh
1984
