Judge rejects argument that cameras are used for terrorism prevention.
Court orders city to hand over records on surveillance network
Public defender sues city for records on surveillance camera locations
CIty denied a public records request from the defense attorney last summer, claiming it would reveal sensitive information related to terrorism prevention. But civil rights groups representing her say the cameras are, in fact, normally used for routine law enforcement and criminal prosecution.
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‘Holy cow’: the powerful software behind the city’s surveillance system
Software package can track movement and identify objects and people. The suite also includes “predictive policing” software, but officials say the city isn’t using it.
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Months after end of ‘predictive policing’ contract, Cantrell administration works on new tool to ID ‘high-risk’ residents
City Council considers $100,000 for new crime cameras in Gentilly
The budget committee advanced a proposal to fund eight new cameras through the Gentilly Development District. The cameras would be linked to the city’s surveillance hub.