New police technology able to detect phones, pet trackers, and library books inside a moving car

I'm not going to rewrite this my own words.  Hear it from Globe Echo quoted, because sometimes the truth is scarier in a more neutral tone:

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"American police are testing a new technology developed by Leonardo, an Italian surveillance and defense company, that can scan moving vehicles for signals emitted by devices such as phones, smartwatches, pet chips, library books, and more. The technology, called Elsag EOC Plus, can identify specific models of devices and create a unique “fingerprint” linked to a car’s license plate number. This data can be used to track individuals as they move through areas with license plate scanners, raising concerns about potential privacy violations.

According to Leonardo, the new technology can be useful not only for police departments on public roads but also in off-road areas such as rail stations and shopping centers. The company claims to have over 4,000 customers for its Elsag license plate readers in the U.S. and is actively trying to sell the new product worldwide. However, some experts, such as Matthew Guariglia from the Electronic Frontier Foundation, question the necessity and potential misuse of the technology, especially in terms of tracking and seizing electronic devices from individuals without proper authorization."

Full article: https://globeecho.com/new-police-technology-able-to-detect-phones-pet-trackers-and-library-books-inside-a-moving-car/