Observed arrival · 2026-08-25
WNC Surveillance Watch Keeps a Local Surveillance Record
A resident-run investigation documents how surveillance systems reached Asheville and Western North Carolina, from camera networks and license-plate readers to a proposed intelligence center.
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The project combines a searchable explorer with a chronological account of local surveillance decisions, linking each entry to deeper pages and source material. Its homepage distinguishes several systems, including a county camera network, Axon readers in patrol cars, and 11 Flock cameras. The site also turns research into participation guidance, including a worked example for written comments and a stated deadline, while acknowledging that its authors are not neutral about the subject.
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