U.S.-Mexico Border Surveillance Data
Creators:
Electronic Frontier Foundaton (EFF)
Publication Date:
2024
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Dataset Description:
This dataset includes the locations of Customs & Border Patrol surveillance towers, proposed tower locations, and automated license plate readers. There is an accompanying blog post and map. The dataset includes precise locations of Customs & Border Protection (CBP) surveillance towers, proposed tower sites, automated license plate readers, aerostats (tethered surveillance balloons), and facial recognition systems at land ports of entry. This extensive mapping offers valuable insights into the deployment and reach of surveillance infrastructure along the border. By making this data publicly available, the database facilitates research into the implications of surveillance practices on civil liberties and border communities. The dataset was last updated on November 21, 2024. It reflects the state of surveillance infrastructure up to that date and has a total size of 187,3 kB. Structurally, the dataset is organized into several categories, each detailing a specific type of surveillance technology:
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Surveillance Towers: Locations and specifications of existing and proposed CBP surveillance towers.
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Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs): Positions of ALPR systems used to monitor vehicle movements across the border.
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Aerostats: Details on tethered surveillance balloons employed for aerial monitoring.
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Facial Recognition Systems: Information on the deployment of facial recognition technology at land ports of entry.
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