Seattle's Public Surveillance Infrastructure Detailed in New Tour
TL;DR. A new online walking tour documents the extensive public and private surveillance technology deployed across Seattle. - The project visualizes security cameras, facial recognition systems, and license plate readers throughout the city. - It highlights the pervasive nature of monitoring devices in everyday urban environments. - The website serves as a public resource mapping out the hidden infrastructure of surveillance in a major US city.
- coveillance.org launched an online walking tour of Seattle's surveillance infrastructure.
- The tour maps out CCTV cameras, facial recognition systems, and automated license plate readers.
- The project aims to raise awareness about the extent of visual monitoring in public spaces.
- It documents the specific locations and manufacturers of various surveillance technologies.
Sources
- A walking tour of surveillance infrastructure in Seattle — coveillance.org