More than 80 communities have cancelled, rejected, or deactivated automated licence plate readers. During a recent commissioners meeting in Madison County, North Carolina, Commissioner Michael Garrison prevented residents from speaking about the county's artificial intelligence surveillance cameras. A video clip showing Garrison preventing public comment on technology by Flock Safety subsequently went viral. Thousands of people demanding an end to automated licence plate readers view the effort as a fight to establish meaningful democratic practices. Opponents are contesting surveillance technologies associated with companies including Flock Safety, Axon, and Motorola Solutions.

Background: Surveillance and Smart Cities

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