How to Surveil the Police (with William Gude)
Summary
Jason Kebler interviews William Goode of Film the Police LA about his work documenting police accountability and surveillance in Los Angeles. They discuss the evolution of citizen filming, the dangers of automated license plate readers, and the LAPD’s lack of internal oversight. Goode also critiques the expansion of surveillance tech like delivery robots and highlights systemic issues with public records requests and complaint handling.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsors, and overview of William's police accountability work
Origin story: From ICE protests to filming unlawful stops on Hollywood Blvd
Body cameras vs. civilian filming and police tactics to obstruct recording
Sponsors: Notion, Surfshark, and Quince
Surveillance state: Delivery robots, Waymos, and private data sharing
ALPR errors: High-risk stops caused by flawed automated license plate readers
LAPD accountability crisis: Low sustained complaint rates and rising shootings
Case study: Officers playing Pokemon Go and CPRA request delays
Chinatown ICE raid: Using facial recognition to track officers
Conclusion: How civilians can safely film police and impact behavior
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