How Baltimore Is Fighting Crime From 10,000 Feet

The video discusses a plane equipped with high-resolution cameras used by the Baltimore Police Department to create a real-time map of the city. This technology allows police to investigate incidents by fast-forwarding or rewinding archived images. While the plane is seen as a powerful tool, it raises privacy concerns, as citizens were not informed about its use. The company cites Supreme Court cases to justify its actions, but privacy experts argue against it. The effectiveness of the technology in reducing crime is still being evaluated, with no concrete data available yet.

What is the primary function of the plane used by the Baltimore Police Department?

• To deliver emergency medical supplies

• To provide a real-time map of the city using high-resolution cameras

• To monitor weather conditions

• To transport police officers across the city

What unique feature does the surveillance technology offer to the police?

• Night vision capabilities

• Facial recognition

• Live audio recording

• TiVo-like ability to fast forward and rewind through time

What legal precedent does the company cite to justify the use of surveillance planes?

• A federal law mandating city-wide surveillance

• A state law requiring police to monitor public events

• A Supreme Court case allowing aerial surveillance from public airspace

• A local ordinance permitting police to use drones

What is a major concern raised by privacy experts regarding the surveillance technology?

• The persistent nature of the surveillance

• The potential for data breaches

• The cost of maintaining the planes

• The noise pollution caused by the planes

What is the current status of data regarding the technology's impact on crime reduction?

• There is data showing an increase in crime

• There is no data available yet

• There is substantial data showing a decrease in crime

• There are only anecdotal examples of solved cases