Police Surveillance Networks and Detention Camps Expand Across Borders
August 20, 2026
Police departments and federal agencies are rapidly expanding aerial drone fleets, predictive policing software, and license plate databases while weaponizing detention against journalists and critics. Across North America, law enforcement institutions face mounting public outrage over systemic abuse and racial profiling, yet continue to deepen their reliance on algorithmic surveillance and carceral control.
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How the Dutch Police Clung to Predictive Policing for a Decade Without Evidence
The Crime Anticipation System was discontinued in early 2026 after a devastating internal report concluded that its 'predictive' capabilities were extremely limited. The police were never able to demonstrate that the algorithm had any measurable impact on reducing crime.
- AI governance
- structural power
- media and technology
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Hundreds Of Drone-as-First-Responder Programs Could Soon Be Launched Across The Country
Police departments across the country are lining up to launch drone-as-first-responder (DFR) programs, and hundreds have cleared a necessary hurdle toward making deployment a reality, expanding aerial surveillance and data collection even in areas patrol officers typically can’t reach. As of Februar…
- media and technology
- AI governance
- structural power
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'I Saw a Shiny Thing': Cop Explains Why He Used License Plate Reader to Stalk Woman
Body camera footage shows police surveillance abuse is common: "We’ve told them over and over again: 'You see a hot chick, you don’t look them up in a database.'"
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ICE Shot a Journalist and Threw Him in Detention. He’s Approaching 300 Days Behind Bars With a Festering Wound.
With the case of Carlitos Ricardo Parias, the U.S. has broken its own record for holding a journalist in custody. The post ICE Shot a Journalist and Threw Him in Detention. He’s Approaching 300 Days Behind Bars With a Festering Wound. appeared first on The Intercept.
- structural power
- geopolitics
- OSINT methodology
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Can the Mounties regain Canada’s trust after race, sexism and public safety scandals?
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police face increasing scrutiny from critics who say they have lost touch and should be disbanded With their bright red tunics, dark blue breeches and beige Stetsons, the officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police offer a globally recognised symbol of Canada. The Mounti…
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Residents press Montreal police chief over racism allegations involving officers