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This page collects the 25 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Surveillance Technology”. Coverage spans bills, public meetings, and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Law Enforcement, Local Government, and Privacy.

Active Bills

State BillRHODE ISLANDMar 24, 2026Rhode Island Bill Authorizes Police Use of Automated License Plate Readers and Regulates Data CollectionMunicipal and state police authorities are authorized to acquire and utilize automated license plate readers, with specific rules governing what data may be collected and how it can be used.State BillMISSISSIPPIFeb 3, 2026Mississippi bill requires law enforcement to obtain a search warrant before using cell site simulatorsState BillILLINOISMay 31, 2025Illinois House Bill 399 makes a technical change to the short title of the Freedom from Drone Surveillance ActState BillMINNESOTAMar 13, 2025Minnesota House Bill 561 authorizes police use of drones to find missing and fleeing individuals

Recent Activity

  1. Yesterday2 items
    1. Sarasota Police highlight automated license plate readers amid privacy scrutiny and state removal requirementsThe Sarasota Police Department defended its use of automated license plate readers to develop leads and solve cases, while noting new internal access restrictions and mandatory camera relocations due Manatee County
    2. Sarasota Police highlight license plate reader use amid database misuse scrutinySarasota County
  2. Wed, Oct 283 items
    1. Political mailers in San Diego District 2 race falsely label anti-Flock candidate Nicole Crosby as a camera supporterSupporters of independent candidate Richard Bailey have distributed mailers in the San Diego District 2 race labeling his opponent, Democrat Nicole Crosby, as 'San Diego's Flock camera candidate' despSan Diego County3 reports
    2. Former Sheriff's Commander Calls for Countywide Regulation of Automated License Plate ReadersSan Diego County
    3. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri says automated license plate reader cameras will be relocated if banned from Pinellas County propertyPinellas County
  3. Tue, Oct 272 items
    1. Californians push back against municipal police drone expansion and data retentionPublic pushback is intensifying across California as municipal police departments seek to expand drone programs from emergency-only responses to everyday patrols and investigations. Driven by a 2021 sSan Diego County
    2. Crypto-billionaire Chris Larsen's $540,000 donation sparks joint 'anti-billionaire' campaign in District 10 supervisor raceSan Francisco County
  4. Tue, Sep 151 item
    1. El Paso City Council evaluates removing Flock license plate reader camerasThe El Paso City Council is evaluating proposals to remove all Flock license plate reader cameras from municipal properties within 60 days or establish stricter controls on future surveillance installHillsborough County

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Key Actors

  1. 01San Diegolocation4 mentions
  2. 02Protect San Diego – in support of Bailey for City Council 2026organization3 mentions
  3. 03Lincoln Cluborganization3 mentions
  4. 04Federal Communications Commissionorganization3 mentions
  5. 05Richard Baileyperson3 mentions
  6. 06Nicole Crosbyperson3 mentions
  7. 07CalMattersorganization2 mentions
  8. 08Marni von Wilpertperson2 mentions
  9. 09Wittman Enterprises LLCorganization2 mentions
  10. 10Raul Campilloperson2 mentions

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  • Topic to billsRhode Island Bill Authorizes Police Use of Automated License Plate Readers and Regulates Data Collection, Mississippi bill requires law enforcement to obtain a search warrant before using cell site simulators, Illinois House Bill 399 makes a technical change to the short title of the Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act (+1 more)
  • Topic to peopleRichard Bailey, Nicole Crosby, Marni von Wilpert (+1 more)
  • Topic to orgsProtect San Diego – in support of Bailey for City Council 2026, Lincoln Club, Federal Communications Commission (+2 more)
  • Topic to meetingsPublic Safety Committee to vote on ambulance billing contract, security grants, and police surveillance technology, San Diego Public Safety Committee approves ambulance billing contract, security grants, and police armored vehicle purchase, Charter Review Committee Meeting Minutes: April 21, 2026
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  1. Oct 29, 2026NewsSarasota Police highlight automated license plate readers amid privacy scrutiny and state removal requirements
  2. Oct 29, 2026NewsSarasota Police highlight license plate reader use amid database misuse scrutiny
  3. Oct 28, 2026NewsFormer Sheriff's Commander Calls for Countywide Regulation of Automated License Plate Readers
  4. Oct 28, 2026NewsPolitical mailers in San Diego District 2 race falsely label anti-Flock candidate Nicole Crosby as a camera supporter
  5. Oct 28, 2026NewsPolitical mailers in San Diego District 2 race falsely label anti-Flock candidate Nicole Crosby as a camera supporter
  6. Oct 28, 2026NewsPolitical mailers in San Diego District 2 race falsely label anti-Flock candidate Nicole Crosby as a camera supporter
  7. Oct 28, 2026NewsSheriff Bob Gualtieri says automated license plate reader cameras will be relocated if banned from Pinellas County property
  8. Oct 27, 2026NewsCalifornians push back against municipal police drone expansion and data retention
  9. Oct 27, 2026NewsCrypto-billionaire Chris Larsen's $540,000 donation sparks joint 'anti-billionaire' campaign in District 10 supervisor race
  10. Sep 15, 2026NewsEl Paso City Council evaluates removing Flock license plate reader cameras

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