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  1. LAPD may sign a new contract with Axon Enterprise for updated surveillance equipment.
  2. The Los Angeles City Council voted to overrule the contract approval for plate scanners sought by the LAPD from Axon Enterprise.

Los Angeles City Council Approves Axon Camera Pilot Program for LAPD

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What happened

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The Los Angeles City Council voted to allow a pilot program for new license plate readers used by the Los Angeles Police Department. This program, which involves Axon Enterprise, will see cameras installed across city streetlights over a three-month period. The Council debated the safety of the cameras, with some members raising concerns about mass surveillance.

From lamag.com

Why it matters

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The pilot program allows the Los Angeles Police Department to test surveillance technology from Axon Enterprise. This follows a previous $235 million contract between the Los Angeles Police Department and Axon Enterprise for body cameras and tasers. The surveillance technologies used often implement AI in their data collection.

The Los Angeles City Council previously voted to overrule the contract approval for plate scanners sought by the Los Angeles Police Department from Axon Enterprise. The Los Angeles Police Department may sign a new contract with Axon Enterprise for updated surveillance equipment.

From lamag.com

Who's involved

  • Los Angeles City CouncilGoverning body that regulates Axon Enterprise's contracts and pilot programs.
  • Axon EnterpriseCompany providing the new license plate reader cameras and surveillance technology.
  • Los Angeles Police DepartmentAgency that will participate in the pilot program and use the surveillance equipment.
  • Flock SafetySurveillance technology company whose contract with the Los Angeles Police Department was previously paused.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Los Angeles Police DepartmentSpeculative

    The Los Angeles Police Department could increase operational costs due to the adoption of new surveillance technology.

  • Axon EnterpriseSpeculative

    Axon Enterprise could gain direct contract and funding access from the Los Angeles Police Department via the pilot program.

  • City of Los AngelesSpeculative

    The City of Los Angeles could face increased operational costs due to new surveillance contracts and pilot program.

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