Back Porch Files: The Cameras That Remember

A small camera on a pole may not look like much, but when it scans license plates, stores locations, and feeds a searchable database, it becomes part of a much larger question. This episode looks at Flock cameras, automated license plate readers, and the quiet expansion of surveillance infrastructure, arguing that public safety tools can be useful while still needing strict limits, transparency, oversight, and democratic accountability. Visit the podcast website at https://www.neighborontheleft.com