Police surveillance technology requires rules and public oversight, not just trust

By: John Boehler, Alicia Granse

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: September 15, 2026

Words: 732

Last Updated: 3 days, 6 hours ago

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San Francisco police accidentally broadcast hours of live drone footage to the internet recently. The video included thermal images, GPS information, and views into private spaces. During one flight, a drone followed a vehicle across the city, zoomed in on its license plate, and tracked the driver until police made an arrest. During another flight, a drone filmed through an apartment window while responding to what records inconsistently described as a welfare check or …

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