Good Day and Welcome to HBAC #20
(0:00 - 32:32) We start off discussing the case of Porcha Woodruff - a black woman in Detroit falsely arrested and accused of robbery and carjacking. Ms. Woodruff is one of a multiplying number of individuals incorrectly identified through the use of facial recognition cameras and associated technology. It took over a month to clear her name.
Innocent pregnant woman jailed amid faulty facial recognition trend
This leads into a discussion regarding some of the Beacon’s previous reporting on a new contract signed by the city to work with Flock Security to supply automated plated reader cameras in 11 locations around the city. (link below)
Eye in the Sky, Looking at You, They can Read Your Plates
Rockwell (among other musicians and with a little help from a famous friend) told us in the 1980s “Somebody’s Watching Me.” Hilliard police hope would-be criminals can be made to feel that way with the placement of 11 security cameras to be strategically placed at freeway entrances and other high-traffic areas.
We talk through the deployment of the plate reader technology and associated risks. While we all readily acknowledge the two technologies are not the same we discuss their use and effectiveness along with proven abuses and potential concerns. The guys run the full gamut of opinion here and we would, of course, like to hear from you on it in the comments below. What and where is the critical balance - in *YOUR* opinion?
Automated License Plate Readers widely used, subject to abuse
We’ll continue to report on and make available information relating to the use of these cameras as the city develops oversight and reporting processes.
ELECTION SEASON
(32:32 - 43:00) We discuss Kevin’s opening piece on this year’s election cycle and as you can see in the piece it is a very full contest. Candidate slates of three (representing both Democrats and Republicans) are vying for the two available City Council seats currently held by council persons Vermillion and Marsh.
Township offices for both Norwich and Brown are being contested to varying degrees and Hilliard City School Board will also be selecting two members out of a possible four candidates.
Opening Statements and a Shocking Declaration Mark First Days of Hilliard Election Cycle
Two new Norwich Township trustees, a new Norwich Township fiscal officer, and at least one new Hilliard City Council member will be sworn-in at the start of next year. Unlike many elections in the recent past, voters in Hilliard on Nov. 7 will see contested races for Hilliard City Council, Hilliard Board of Education, and Norwich Township Trustee and fis…
(43:00 - 59:30)
We discuss the opening campaign video from candidates Tarazi and Carrier and share our opinions about development, the community plan, ambitions, expectations and the responsibility we share to create a more robust democratic process.
We’ll be at this event asking plenty of questions but you should join us too!
See you next time!
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