Albuquerque Deploys Advanced Surveillance System Amid High Crime Rates

Officials Seek $40 Million for Expansion Amid Privacy Concerns

Albuquerque, New Mexico, has implemented an advanced surveillance system to address high crime rates and record homicides.
The system includes 10,000 cameras, license plate readers, and gunshot-detection technology.
Authorities are seeking an additional $40 million from the state legislature to expand the system's reach to neighboring communities.
The system has been criticized for potential privacy violations, prompting calls for lawmakers to establish data retention and reporting policies.
Weapons violations in Albuquerque increased by 21% for the first nine months of 2023, attributed to an increase in the ShotSpotter technology.