How to spot police surveillance cams in Colorado
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A H.A.L.O. (High Activity Location Observation) camera used by the Denver Police Department. Photo: Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images
Big Brother comes in many shapes and sizes.
Why it matters: You might pass some of these cameras every day without knowing what they're capturing.
Zoom in: Here's how to spot the technology Colorado law enforcement agencies use to track vehicles, investigate crimes, monitor traffic and respond to emergencies.
- Pro tip: Denver's public map shows where the city's license plate readers and H.A.L.O. cameras are installed.
📸 Roadside readers: Scan license plates and record vehicle details, including when and where cars pass
🚁 Drones: Search for suspects, document crime scenes and, in some communities, respond to emergencies before officers arrive
👁️ H.A.L.O. (High Activity Location Observation) street cameras: Monitor city streets and help investigate crashes and crimes
👀 Mobile surveillance towers: Provide temporary video monitoring
🚦 Traffic and red-light cameras: Monitor intersections, help investigate crashes and, depending on the system, document red-light violations