The Neighbors platform, operated by Ring, promotes community safety by allowing users to report crimes and share footage. LAPD's partnership with Neighbors has resulted in thousands of emails being directed to officers, underscoring the service's role as a modern equivalent of neighborhood watch programs. An investigation by The Markup revealed extensive use of this platform, with more than 200,000 emails sent to LAPD from the service over a two-year period. This raises questions about surveillance and privacy in America's neighborhoods.
On a busy day, LAPD detective Jeffry Poole received 63 emails from the Neighbors platform, highlighting the platform's significant communication flow to law enforcement.
The Neighbors app, launched in May 2018, aims to provide residents a way to share crime information and media with law enforcement, akin to a digital neighborhood watch.
As part of Amazon's strategy, over 2,600 police departments in the U.S., including the LAPD, collaborate with the Ring network to improve community safety communication.
The Markup's investigation into Neighbors revealed over 200,000 emails sent to LAPD officers, showcasing the extensive use of this platform by law enforcement.
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