Many U.S. police departments track cars with special cameras known as license plate readers. Now, Nashville police and some members of Metro Council want in on the technology. But that’s sparked a debate about privacy and police overreach.
Belle Meade Stands By Its License Plate Surveillance Camera, Despite Metro Challenge
Listen Usage of a high-tech type of surveillance camera has recently been banned across Davidson County. But the license plate reader — or LPR— that was first put up by Belle Meade police won’t be coming down.
Nashville Has Added Surveillance Cameras, But That May Slow With Council Oversight
Listen Nashville authorities — especially the police and those overseeing public housing — have steadily increased the use of surveillance cameras to monitor for crime, or try to deter it. Now a new proposal could rein in Metro’s use of such technology.
Lawmaker Eyes Surveillance Rules for Police Drone Aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration is preparing rules to let drone aircraft fly in the same air space as manned aircraft. But meantime, drones can still fly at lower elevations. And one state representative wants to make sure police in Tennessee don’t use drones for illegal spying.
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