Lawrence Surveillance Oversight Ordinance (CCOPS)
Lawrence, MA · Lawrence Ord. (Sept. 2018) (2018-09-04)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- September 4, 2018
- Applies to
- Lawrence government agencies (and others where ordinance reaches private use)
- Enforced by
- Lawrence government
First MA CCOPS ordinance; requires council approval and use policies for any city surveillance technology.
Who is protected: Lawrence residents and visitors
Legal detail
First MA CCOPS ordinance; requires council approval and use policies for any city surveillance technology. Lawrence Ord. (Sept. 2018), effective 2018-09-04.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Lawrence, MA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | September 4, 2018 |
| Citation | Lawrence Ord. (Sept. 2018) (2018-09-04) |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · government use of AI |
| Legal analysis | Lawrence Surveillance Oversight Ordinance (CCOPS) — source |
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