From Jalopnik · Justin Hughes · · 1m
DIY Police Tracker Cameras Cause Cop Annoyance
YouTuber builds ALPR system to track police cars, cops get worried.
In brief
YouTuber builds ALPR system to track police cars, cops get worried. YouTuber Anthony Sistilli created a camera system that scans police license plates, causing officers to fear surveillance risks. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
DIY Police Tracker Cameras
YouTuber Anthony Sistilli built an AI-powered camera system to track police license plates in Canada.
Police Use ALPR Technology
Brampton, Ontario, uses 360-degree cameras at 50 intersections and in-car cameras in 415 police cruisers.
Sistilli's System Targets Police
His homemade ALPR only scans police vehicles, turning the system around on police who use it most.
Limited Tracking Effectiveness
His system correctly identified two out of seven police cars during a one-hour test, missing both license plates.
Police Officers Visit Sistilli
Peel Regional Police officers visited Sistilli after his system showed potential privacy risks.
Officers Fear Surveillance Risks
Officers worried their movements, shifts, and daily activities could be tracked by the system.
Here's the gist
YouTuber Anthony Sistilli created a camera system that scans police license plates, causing officers to fear surveillance risks.
