Hilliard Beacon Audio Companion #20

Good Day and Welcome to HBAC #20(0:00 - 32:32) We start off discussing the case of Porcha Woodruff - a black woman in Detroit falsely arrested and accused of robbery and carjacking. Ms. Woodruff is one of a multiplying number of individuals incorrectly identified through the use of facial recognition cameras and associated technology. It took over a month to clear her name.Innocent pregnant woman jailed amid faulty facial recognition trendThis leads into a discussion regarding some of the Beacon’s previous reporting on a new contract signed by the city to work with Flock Security to supply automated plated reader cameras in 11 locations around the city. (link below)We talk through the deployment of the plate reader technology and associated risks. While we all readily acknowledge the two technologies are not the same we discuss their use and effectiveness along with proven abuses and potential concerns. The guys run the full gamut of opinion here and we would, of course, like to hear from you on it in the comments below. What and where is the critical balance - in *YOUR* opinion?Automated License Plate Readers widely used, subject to abuseWe’ll continue to report on and make available information relating to the use of these cameras as the city develops oversight and reporting processes.ELECTION SEASON(32:32 - 43:00) We discuss Kevin’s opening piece on this year’s election cycle and as you can see in the piece it is a very full contest. Candidate slates of three (representing both Democrats and Republicans) are vying for the two available City Council seats currently held by council persons Vermillion and Marsh. Township offices for both Norwich and Brown are being contested to varying degrees and Hilliard City School Board will also be selecting two members out of a possible four candidates.(43:00 - 59:30)We discuss the opening campaign video from candidates Tarazi and Carrier and share our opinions about development, the community plan, ambitions, expectations and the responsibility we share to create a more robust democratic process.We’ll be at this event asking plenty of questions but you should join us too!See you next time!The Hilliard Beacon is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts direct to your inbox and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hilliardbeacon.substack.com/subscribe