San Diego is on a dangerous path towards a surveillance state, marked by an alarming proliferation of surveillance technologies. In Hillcrest, the city’s LGBTQ+ district, the installation of tools …
People protest as San Diego police hold a press conference with local LGBTQ community leaders to announce plans for new streetlights with license-plate readers outside Rich’s, a gay nightclub in Hillcrest, on Monday, July 8, 2024. is unsupported by evidence and represents an assault on constitutional rights. This is deeply problematic for a community already disproportionately impacted by police criminalization and contact.
these technologies is a waste of taxpayer money which is better spent on community programs that address the underlying issues of crime. The notion that technology can prevent crime, as claimed by city leaders and business owners, is unfounded. Even if research aligned with business owners’ claims, the potential collusion between LGBTQ+ businesses and local law enforcement is concerning for a community already
While city officials and business leaders believe surveillance technology like license plate readers can enhance public safety, the lack of supporting evidence and potential harm to LGBTQ+ communities Grasso is a lecturer at Cal State San Marcos and a doctoral candidate in criminology, law and society at UC Irvine. They are from San Diego and live in West Hollywood.
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