State of Surveillance: Who’s Watching You?

In this episode of "The Cardinal: News of Virginia", host Dutchie Jessee dives into the rising use of surveillance technology in Virginia with Cardinal News executive editor Jeff Schwaner and education reporter Lisa Rowan. As flock cameras and public-facing surveillance spread across Southwest and Southside Virginia, questions about privacy, transparency, and oversight come into focus. Who is watching? What data is being collected? And why have some police departments been hesitant to disclose this information? Join us as we explore the growing State of Surveillance and what it means for Virginians’ everyday lives.