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Letter to Lexington Urban County Council Members

On By Michael MaharreyIn Lexington surveillanceLeave a comment

The following letter was sent to all Lexington council members on Aug. 6, 2018 Dear council members, As I’m sure you’re aware, the LFUCG sued me last year in order to keep information about 29 “mobile surveillance cameras” the LPD owns and operates a secret. While I have not particularly enjoyed fighting a lawsuit, I …

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City of Lexington Acknowledges Need for Surveillance Oversight But Its New Policy Misses the Mark

On By sclaydavisIn Lexington surveillanceLeave a comment

On April 30, 2018, The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) took a surprising and unexpected step by acknowledging the need for oversight and accountability for the use of surveillance in the City of Lexington. The council enacted a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that directly relates to the use of surveillance cameras in and around …

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