The “crime panic” was a myth. But an analysis by The Appeal shows the narrative helped local police buy facial recognition software, drones, license plate readers, social media surveillance tech, and more.
The “crime panic” was a myth. But an analysis by The Appeal shows the narrative helped local police buy facial recognition software, drones, license plate readers, social media surveillance tech, and more.
Corporate America, who the cops are actually here to protect, not us.
Yet, has a single shoplifter been arrested in the last 20 years?
Is this a joke? Some cities have forced Walmart to pay for satellite police offices because of how often they call to have shoplifters arrested. They’re a major drain on local resources.