Does pervasive surveillance technology actually increase public safety?
Garrett Langley, founder of Flock, explores the deployment of a massive sensor network including license plate readers, drones, and audio sensors. This video examines how these tools transform criminal investigations and the profound privacy dilemmas they create.
Driven by the belief that crime in the US is too easy to escape, Langley presents a technological ecosystem designed to close investigative gaps. The network integrates cameras, drones, and audio sensors to assist police departments in tracking criminal activity.
While the technology offers new capabilities for law enforcement, it also triggers urgent debates regarding the balance between security and personal privacy. Langley addresses these controversies, weighing the benefits of increased safety against the risks of widespread surveillance.
Source: Garrett Langley: Can a camera on every corner make us safer?
