After finding glitch, Massachusetts suspends use of controversial camera system that lets police track cars
By Matt Rocheleau Globe Staff Updated December 23, 2020 Massachusetts public safety officials have halted use of a controversial license plate surveillance system on roadways across the state after finding a glitch with the technology that caused it to record inaccurate data for more than five years, according to a memo obtained by the Globe. The inaccuracies were found within a network of high-speed cameras installed by the State Police that automatically photograph the license plates of passing vehicles. The data, including location, date, and time, is compiled in a massive database and used for criminal investigations and even finding suspects in real time — all without obtaining warrants or court orders. ... https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/12/23/metro/after-finding-glitch-massachusetts-suspends-use-controversial-camera-system-that-lets-police-track-cars/ _______________________________________________ Medianews mailing list Medianews@etskywarn.net http://etskywarn.net/mailman/listinfo/medianews_etskywarn.net
