[Ep. 23] Police thought she was a porch pirate… Then the Security Camera told the truth

In this episode of Beyond Connected, we speak with Chrisanna Elser, whose life took a shocking turn when a police officer knocked on her door and accused her of stealing a package from a nearby home.Lucky for her, she was the perfect person to fight this kind of case. Using footage from her dash cam, surveillance systems, and even her Google Timeline, she quickly assembled the evidence to prove her innocence. What began as a simple misunderstanding quickly revealed deeper questions about how surveillance technology is used, how much we rely on it, and what happens when the system gets it wrong.In this episode, we explore• How license plate reader technology identified the wrong person• What happened when police refused to review evidence that proved innocence• How personal technology helped build a defense• The surprising role of Google Timeline in clearing her name• Why surveillance tools need guardrails and oversight• The hidden risks of modern surveillance technology• What you should do to protect yourself if technology falsely accuses youChrisanna’s story raises a powerful question for the digital age.If technology can be used to accuse you, should you also be using technology to defend yourself?Watch the full conversation to hear how one woman turned the tables on a false accusation and what we can all learn about privacy, surveillance and digital evidence.Enjoying the show? Take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe. Head over to ⁠www.getbeyondconnected.com⁠ to find the show on other platforms.Have a question for Kurt? Call 877-655-KURT and leave a voicemail.