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Why Should We Trust Lexington With Surveillance Technology?

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How dare the Lexington Police Department ask us to trust them with automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) or any other surveillance gear, for that matter! Police Chief Lawrence Weathers can’t even be honest about the methods his department uses to spy on people for official investigatory purposes. At a recent press conference held by the …

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Lexington Officer Accused of Stalking Underscores Need for Surveillance Oversight and Transparency

On By Michael MaharreyIn Press Release2 Comments

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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