Department of Public Safety
Coverage of Department of Public Safety in the Nexus archive.
- Amid Debate About Automatic License Plate Readers in Nashville, the Airport’s Use Has Flown Under the Radar
Despite community opposition blocking automatic license plate reader plans across Nashville, the Nashville International Airport utilizes at least 10 AI-powered cameras from Flock Safety. These LPRs capture vehicle data accessible to airport police and thousands of law enforcement agencies nationally. Furthermore, while Flock’s policy dictates 30-day cloud storage, the airport's internal policy stores captured data on site for a minimum of three years.
- Mississippi law could create statewide registry of undocumented immigrants
A new Mississippi law will allow the state Department of Public Safety to compile a list of undocumented immigrants, including their personal details and deportation status. Immigrant advocates warn the registry could facilitate deportations, while supporters argue it helps address illegal immigration's impact on crime.
- Mississippi law could create statewide registry of undocumented immigrants
A new Mississippi law will require the state Department of Public Safety to compile a list of undocumented immigrants, including personal details and deportation status, effective this week. The law allows sharing data with state and local authorities and includes provisions for cooperation with ICE, sparking concerns from immigrant advocates about potential misuse.