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Lexington's Hidden Surveillance Network | Lexington News
Lexington’s public map of 125 license-plate readers sparks praise for transparency—but it’s just the surface of a sprawling, hidden surveillance network of over 2,000 cameras feeding into a real-time intelligence hub. Community members are raising alarms about privacy and data misuse, echoing national concerns as dozens of cities cancel similar contracts. While the police department claims audits confirm lawful use, they only monitor internal access—not external data flows. With Lexington refusing to follow the trend, the real question looms: what’s behind the scenes, and where does all that…
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