Surveillance, Scandal, and City Policy | Amarillo News

Amarillo’s City Council is in turmoil over surveillance tech after a fired ex-officer used police resources to track a romantic interest — sparking 78 charges and igniting a citywide debate. With body cams, license plate readers, and new AI audits already in place, residents fear unchecked power while police unions defend the tools as vital for public safety. Council members now demand sweeping policies across all departments, with the mayor proposing live-streaming and oversight committees — all while delaying new camera purchases until privacy and accountability are balanced. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2959d6d7e1a5ce58