MDOT in Michigan is facing calls from lawmakers to halt surveillance agreements regarding the use of ALPR technology on state trunklines.
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Updated Aug 12
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What happened
MDOT in Michigan is facing calls from lawmakers to halt surveillance agreements regarding the use of ALPR technology on state trunklines.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Governor Whitmer has authorized both MDOT and Michigan State Police to install cameras across their operations in Michigan.Sub-event
- Flock Safety holds numerous law enforcement contracts while new legislation regarding ALPR use is being proposed in Michigan.Sub-event
Lawmakers urged MDOT to cease surveillance agreements regarding ALPR use on state trunklines.1 source
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- MDOT is funding 80% of the necessary bridge replacement project on Beitner Road, which is required due to washout.
The entities involved
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Michigan
state of the United States of America
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Michigan Department of Transportation
government agency in Michigan
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Flock Safety
American surveillance technology company
Related events
- Ned Lamont urges municipalities in Connecticut to exercise caution regarding ALPR usage due to civil liberties concerns and the current lack of adequate state oversight.
- Oxford Police Department is utilizing Flock Safety surveillance technology, prompting a petition from local groups challenging the city's contract.
- Lawmakers in Ohio are considering legislation to criminalize the misuse of surveillance tools.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- whmi.com
- theoaklandpress.comMichigan Democrats call on MDOT to end Border Patrol camera agreement