Colorado's fight over police surveillance is far from over
A new governor could change fortunes for previously failed restrictions Colorado lawmakers are planning another push to limit police surveillance due to privacy concerns. The Protecting Everyone from Excessive Police Surveillance (PEEPS) Act, which was previously stalled due to opposition from Gov. Jared Polis and law enforcement groups, could be reintroduced next year. Other lawmakers may propose more sweeping restrictions, including an outright surveillance technology ban. Public opposition to license plate readers is growing, with around 15 Colorado jurisdictions either using them or planning to replace them. An August YouGov poll found 46% of Americans opposed police use of the cameras, up from 33% a year earlier.
Publicado : hace 5 horas por Robert Sanchez en Politics
Colorado lawmakers are preparing another push to rein in police surveillance as privacy concerns revive stalled legislation.
Why it matters: Both candidates for governor support tighter oversight — ... [2047 symbols]
Temas: Security, Security Breach
