Surveillance Sales Shenanigans: Why Your Local PD’s Tech Budget is a Privacy Nightmare
Beware the bundle! The police tech world is abuzz with companies like Axon and Flock Safety pushing AI-powered surveillance tools as must-have upgrades. From body-worn cameras to ALPRs, they’re offering irresistible packages that seem more about capturing your data than catching criminals. Keep an eye on those city council agendas.
Hot Take:
Is your local law enforcement turning into the Inspector Gadget of surveillance? With companies like Axon, Flock Safety, and Motorola Solutions going full “Shark Tank” on police departments, you might find more AI and surveillance upgrades on your streets than in a sci-fi movie. Soon, your neighborhood watch might need its own IT department!
Key Points:
- Axon is pushing its “AI Era” bundle, featuring tools like Draft One, which uses AI to generate police reports from body camera audio.
- Axon’s acquisition of Fusus aims to integrate data from various surveillance systems into “real-time crime centers.”
- Flock Safety offers “Vehicle Fingerprinting” and other surveillance tools, recently opening a new facility to expand operations.
- Motorola Solutions has transformed into a major player in police tech, offering a comprehensive “ecosystem” of surveillance products.
- SoundThinking (formerly ShotSpotter) is leveraging AI and integration strategies to sell bundled surveillance solutions.
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