September 25, 2020 04:57 pm
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/25/21454772/amazon-ring-car-cam-traffic-stop-police-accountability
Rings Traffic Stop feature is about bringing more accountability to policing
On Thursday, Ring, the home security subsidiary of Amazon, released a new dashcam embedded with a novel feature called “Traffic Stop” that could help bring more accountability to policing. That could be a powerful thing, especially as tens of millions of people have poured onto the streets in cities across the country to demonstrate against systemic racism, white supremacy, and police brutality. It could also be a privacy nightmare.
The Ring Car Cam, which will cost $199, has two cameras: one pointed out the front windshield and one that points toward the car’s interior. The camera can send alerts whenever an event such as a break-in, towing, or accident is detected, and owners can tap into the cameras’ feeds to see what’s happening....
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/25/21454772/amazon-ring-car-cam-traffic-stop-police-accountability
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