Wilson Pauses Surveillance Camera Expansion, Pending Data Security Audit

Mayor Katie Wilson has paused Seattle’s police surveillance camera expansion pending a data security audit by New York University’s Policing Project, while keeping 62 existing cameras operational except one overlooking a reproductive and gender-affirming health care facility. All automated license plate readers will be immediately turned off until made compliant with new state law, though 26 new cameras will be installed in the Stadium District for World Cup games this summer and remain off unless a “credible threat” is declared. Wilson expects the audit to be completed within months, potentially by June 15 when Seattle’s first World Cup game occurs.