TED: The small and surprisingly dangerous detail the police track about you | Catherine Crump

The video discusses the increasing militarization of police forces in the U.S., highlighting the use of advanced military and surveillance equipment. It focuses on the use of automatic license plate readers and other technologies that collect vast amounts of data on citizens, raising significant privacy concerns. The video also touches on global surveillance practices and the potential for abuse of collected data. It concludes by suggesting that local governments can implement laws to protect civil liberties while allowing legitimate uses of technology.

What concerns arise from the collection of data by police departments and the federal government?

How has the use of surveillance technology been abused in the past?

What steps can be taken to protect civil liberties in the face of increasing surveillance?