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Using Public Records to Investigate and Report NOPD abuse of Facial Recognition Technology
Every New Orleanian can request public records from NOPD. In this video I show you how to review a public records response for illegal use of facial recognition technology (FRT) and report it to NOPD PIB and the New Orleans Independent Police Monitor (IPM)
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NOPD is Using Body Camera Footage for Mass Surveillance
Police body cameras are supposed to enhance police accountability, improve evidence quality, and reduce complaints against officers. They aim to provide transparency in policing and support investigations by capturing real-time footage of events. In New Orleans, police body camera footage is being used for mass surveillance. In an email obtained through a public records request,…
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NOPD is Putting Private Spy Cameras on Public Property
NOPD is prohibited by law from utilizing mass surveillance or facial recognition technology (FRT) without specific special exceptions. For years, NOPD has claimed that former NOPD Officer Bryan Lagarde’s private spy network was separate and independent from the City of New Orleans. We’ve long suspected that NOPD’s claims were bullshit. There is prolific documentation that…
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NOPD Was Caught Spying On You
For the past several years, I have monitored NOPD’s private spy network. Project NOLA has thousands of cameras tracking innocent New Orleanians all over the city. I’ve made a tremendous number of public records requests to NOPD. One of the goals is to capture communication between NOPD and Project NOLA documenting violations of New Orleans…
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Speaking at DistrictCon 1
I’m happy to announce that I will be speaking at DistrictCon 1. I will present “Defending New Orleans from a Private Spy Network” on Sunday January 25th and participating in the round table “Leveraging Hacker Skillsets to Maintain Democratic Norms” on Saturday January 24th.
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How to Make a Louisiana Public Records Request
Public Records requests, often called FOIA requests, are one of the best ways to hold our government accountable. Under Louisiana law you have the right to request and review public records. You just have to ask…. carefully. In many cases, the government will try scope your request as narrowly as possible. After hundreds of FOIA…
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How to Prepare for Border Patrol’s Invasion of New Orleans
As part of an operation called “Swamp Sweep,” 250 Border Patrol agents are arriving in New Orleans today. They are expected to remain in the city for the next couple of months. They’re not here to arrest criminals — police do that. Swamp Sweep is a show of force meant to punish New Orleans as…
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How to Spot Project Nola Cameras
What is Project Nola? Project Nola is a private, unaccountable spy corporation based in New Orleans. It was founded in 2010 by former NOPD officer Bryan Lagarde. They have over 5000 cameras using banned Chinese software to track every person in New Orleans. Their primary purpose is to facilitate NOPD bypassing mass surveillance and privacy…
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Comments to Nola Criminal Justice Committee
Public Comments to
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Supt. Kirkpatrick Hasn’t Ordered NOPD To Suspend Use of Project Nola
Despite multiple media reports, Supt. Kirkpatrick Hasn’t Ordered NOPD To Suspend Use of Project Nola Mass Surveillance
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NOPD is Using Banned Chinese Mass Surveillance Tech
NOPD is Using Banned Chinese Mass Surveillance Tech made by Dahua
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NOPD is Spying on You and Lying About It
The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is spying on you and lying about it. On May 29th, 2025, the Washington Post revealed NOPD’s secret collaboration with Project NOLA to place banned Chinese facial recognition cameras all over New Orleans. There are more than 5000 cameras across NOLA. In 2022, the New Orleans City Council banned…
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Messaging Campaigns are Live
LALookup simplifies communication for Louisianans with their elected representatives via calls or emails in one click, utilizing location services. The app allows users to contact various officials easily. Additionally, users can request suggested messages for campaigns to enhance engagement, providing prompts for effective communication with leaders.
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Leveling Up
After almost 12 years of training, I earned my BJJ brown belt at NOLABJJ. Thank you to all my good friends and training partners.
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NolaCon 2025: Reducing Friction in Political Action Slides
NolaCon 2025: Reducing Friction in Political Action
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Ever Wanted to Pester Your State Rep?
Ever Wanted to Pester Your State Rep? Who is your rep? What is their phone number?
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More Louisiana OMV Scams
They’re still at it. More Louisiana OMV scare scams are continuing. Today, I’m getting new scam texts from carolinek_maunuj@zhuoqiao876-rd.autos
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Louisiana OMV Scams
A credit card scam is circulating Louisiana. Be on the lookout for texts attempting to scare you into making a payment to a scammer. Below are two examples I received today. Be vigilante. Always verify the sender and the URLs. Scam Text 1 from zmobpdpcwg@yamail.jp Landing Site: hxxps://geauxpass.com-tollbilleiaa.world/pay Scam Text 2 from anlrvhlgd@yamail.jp Landing Site:…
