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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ACLU-KY Defends We See You Watching Lexington’s Access to Public Records
The American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky will represent We See You Watching Lexington director Michael Maharrey in a lawsuit filed against him by the City of Lexington
We See You Watching Lexington Wins Open Records Appeal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept 11, 2017 Contact: Mike Maharrey WeSeeYouWatchingLexington@gmail.com We See You Watching Lexington Wins Open Records Appeal - LPD Must Release Info on Surveillance We See You Watching Lexington won an open records appeal, and the Lexington Police Department will have to release information on surveillance technology it owns and operates. The LPD …
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Press Release: Cameras in Lexington Park Raise Broader Concerns About Government Surveillance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 23, 2017 Contact: Mike Maharrey WeSeeYouWatchingLexington@gmail.com Cameras in Lexington Park Raise Broader Concerns About Government Surveillance The recent installation of cameras in Berry Hill Skate Park raises broader concerns about government surveillance in Lexington. Councilmember Fred Brown (Dist. 8) is spearheading the effort to place surveillance cameras in Lexington parks. The council budgeted …