How to Surveil the Police (with William Gude)
Summary
Jason Kebler interviews William Goode of Film the Police LA about his work documenting police misconduct and surveillance in Los Angeles. They discuss the evolution of civilian filming, the dangers of automated license plate readers, and the LAPD’s systemic lack of accountability. Goode also critiques the rise of delivery robots as potential surveillance tools and highlights the department’s failure to uphold public records laws.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: First Citizens Bank and Silicon Valley Bank
Intro: 404 Media and William of Film the Police LA
Origin story: ICE protests and police accountability
Documenting unlawful stops on Hollywood Boulevard
Body cameras vs. third-party filming
Police tactics to obstruct filming
Sponsor: Notion
Sponsor: Surfshark
Sponsor: Quince
Surveillance robots and Waymo as police extensions
ALPR errors and high-risk stops
LAPD accountability crisis and complaint dismissal
Case study: Officers playing Pokemon Go
CPRA requests and legal delays
Chinatown ICE raid and facial recognition
Conclusion: Impact of filming and advice for citizens
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