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Last updated on November 26, 2025

The following information is produced by the ACLU of Oregon for educational purposes only. This is not intended to be and is not a substitute for legal advice.

Police departments and private companies across the U.S. are increasingly investing in mass surveillance tools in the name of public safety and crime reduction. Often, these tools are used to track and document First Amendment activity, chill free speech, and to police and target Black and brown communities.

Learn more about the types of surveillance technology that Oregon cities and counties are employing below.

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