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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Dec 2, 2024

The Nashville mayor’s office and the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) are making a push to secure the city council’s support for Fusus, a surveillance footage centralization system that would allow police to access private surveillance cameras to aid in investigations. According to the Nashville Banner, at the council’s most recent meeting, two dozen residents spoke about the contract, many in opposition to the idea. An amendment to address concerns includes provisions to terminate the contract if federal or state law enforcement misuses the system, prohibit facial recognition or AI, and ensure that the company cannot change its terms unilaterally. If approved, MNPD could use Fusus to access private surveillance footage from camera owners who volunteer for the program. Police could review the footage in prescribed scenarios, including in response to higher-level calls for service. The council will reconsider the issue Tuesday night.