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.
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.