[Scan-DC] VSP used automatic license plate readers to build massive database of political rally attendees

[Doug Kitchener]

I wonder what our foremothers and forefathers would think of all this technology... and the way it's being used.

"Eraine Bennis... you on our rist!"

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> From: michael rumberg <m_c_rumberg at hotmail.com>
>To: "scan-dc at mailman.qth.net" <scan-dc at mailman.qth.net> 
>Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 11:44 AM
>Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] VSP used automatic license plate readers to build massive database of political rally attendees
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>one doesnt have to stretch the limits of credulity to understand that license plate readers are highly effective tools used in the areas of known criminal activity (ie. drug markets, sex work, chop shops, sportsbooks, fences, etc).
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>they are also easily used near mosques,  gun shows, women's health centers, and facilities on the lists of critical infrastructure for counter-terrorism work.  They are not just on scout cars either, in DC they are on lots of parking enforcement vehicles.
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>Its no secret police departments have vast intelligence databases developed over decades.  alpr's are just one tool and technology is making it easier and easier for them to collect ever more information.  They are super useful for monitoring groups like the ones detailed in this list:
>Hot Spots of Terrorism and Other Crimes in the United States, 1970-2008 (PDF)
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>dont ever think "it can't happen here in the United States...."