A lot of people just parrot things they hear without really thinking about it. If they did carefully consider what they were saying, they probably wouldn't say it. This is particularly true when it comes to mass, warrantless surveillance. The Lexington Police Department covertly uses two cameras that can be hidden in streetlights and one …
Author: Michael Maharrey
Michael Maharrey is the founder and director of Watching You Watch Lexington.
The Lawsuit Is Over; Here’s What the Lexington Police Department Is Hiding
After over two-and-a-half years of legal wrangling, the lawsuit filed against me by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is over and I am going to reveal what I know about the Lexington Police Department's super-secret cameras. After several months of consideration, I have decided not to continue fighting LFUCG in court. In April, Fayette Circuit …
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The Best Lexington Council Candidates on Privacy
On Nov. 6, Lexington will elect a new city council. Over the last few months, we've reached out to council candidates and current council members to discuss their views on surveillance issues and privacy. Many of the current members have not responded to us. In all likelihood, they've been told not to by city attorneys, …
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Ronnie Bastin the Stronger Lexington Mayoral Candidate on Privacy
After evaluating statements by both Lexington mayoral candidates, We See You Watching Lexington has determined Ronnie Bastin takes a stronger position on protecting privacy and establishing oversight for surveillance programs than Linda Gorton. During a recent mayoral debate on WVLK moderated by Kruser, Bastin said the city needs to be careful how it uses surveillance …
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Lexington Officer Accused of Stalking Underscores Need for Surveillance Oversight and Transparency
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Accusations that a Lexington Police Department officer stalked and spied on a woman underscore the need for oversight and transparency for all government surveillance technologies and programs. The woman filed a petition for an emergency protection order against Sgt. Jervis Middleton earlier this month, saying that she fears for her safety due to …
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