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Cedar Rapids police cameras among dozens exposed to unrestricted access

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A security researcher discovered he could access live video feeds from Cedar Rapids Police ...
The Gazette

Vendor error ‘exposed’ some Cedar Rapids police cameras

Live footage from one or more public safety cameras in downtown Cedar Rapids was temporarily accessible to anyone with internet access, according to the security vendor that operates similar ...
Iowa Public Radio

Live cameras are tracking faces in New Orleans. Who should control them?

A private non-profit operates over 200 cameras with live facial recognition in New Orleans. The system raises questions about privacy, legal authority and who should control surveillance technology.
Iowa Public Radio

Eastern Iowa residents say AI surveillance cameras lack transparency and regulation

Flock Safety's Automated License Plate Readers use AI technology to recognize a vehicle's license plate, make, model and color. The technology has sprouted in all corners of the state. Community ...
The Gazette

ACLU of Iowa calls for statewide regulations for license plate reader cameras

A Flock Safety license plate reading camera records the southbound lane of J Street SW as a vehicle travels northbound in Cedar Rapids on March 4, 2025. The camera is at the northern boundary of the ...
Radio Iowa

Iowa DOT can only analyze data on moveable speed cameras

The Iowa DOT recently approved restarting two traffic cameras on I-380 in Cedar Rapids. DOT Traffic Engineer Chris Poole says those two cameras were part of the appeals process after a new law ...