He Saw an Abandoned Trailer. Then, He Uncovered a Surveillance Network on California’s Border

He saw an abandoned trailer. Then, he uncovered a surveillance network on California’s border

On a cracked two-lane road on the eastern edge of San Diego County, James Cordero eased his Jeep onto the shoulder after something caught his eye.

What Looks Like An Abandoned Trailer Is Part Of A Growing Surveillance Network In California

Dozens of hidden plate readers line Southern California highways. Privacy groups say federal agencies are sidestepping state law. Caltrans approved permits but says it does not control the data. Border Patrol has a tough job to do, and now it is leaning on technology to help shoulder the load. The difficult part is that hiding surveillance cameras in public looks a bit sketchy. Now, one man’s curiosity has sparked a deeper investigation and unco…

Vio un remolque abandonado. Y descubrió una red de vigilancia en la frontera de California.

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. En una carretera agrietada de dos carriles en el extremo este del condado de San Diego, James Cordero aparcó su Jeep en el arcén después de que algo le llamara la atención. Parecía […] The post Vio un remolque abandonado. Y descubrió una red de vigilancia en la frontera de California. appeared first on Pleasa…