A $5 million contract would bring more traffic cameras to public streets. Some worry data captured could be misused.
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Detroit’s proposal for license plate readers could get you towed
An updated camera system could help Detroit’s parking department find vehicles with six or more unpaid fines.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Detroit police eye expansion of license plate cameras
DPD is seeking a $5 million contact to buy more cameras which automatically take pictures of vehicles on public streets across Detroit.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Judge upholds Detroit’s contracts for gunshot detection technology
Wayne County judge finds Detroit City Council obeyed its legal obligation to inform the public before approving a contract for police surveillance tools.
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Detroit’s lawyer says City Council doesn’t need to follow surveillance law
A lawsuit seeks to void multi-million dollar contracts for ShotSpotter, a controversial gunshot detection technology used by the Detroit Police Department.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Advisory Panel hopes to bridge gap between Detroit police and youth
The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners created a Youth Advisory Panel to “shape a new era” of policing and social justice.
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Council approves police towing contracts in ‘emergency’ vote
As the Detroit City Council assumes the power to approve the city’s towing agreements, an emergency session on Monday extends contracts to seven companies.
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Price gouging allegations prompt delay of Detroit towing contract
An advocacy group alleges a Detroit-based towing firm is targeting vulnerable residents, but the company counters it’s doing nothing wrong.
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Mayor’s office delays ShotSpotter contract to address ‘misinformation’
The mayor’s office wants more time to hear from residents after hearing “several concerns” about the audio surveillance technology.
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Detroit police green-light plan to stop illegal drag racing
Residents complained and police responded. Here’s the plan to tackle drifting and drag racing in Detroit this summer.