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Eyes in the Sky, Ambitions on the Ground: Drones, ALPRs, and Devon Reese’s Political Chessboard
It’s getting crowded in the sky over Somersett.
Between the automated license plate readers quietly capturing comings and goings, and now the appearance of a recreational drone — allegedly launched by the Somersett Homeowners Association — it seems Big Brother no longer needs a badge or a warrant. Just a Best Buy receipt and a little political cover.
But let’s back up. Because while the drone may be small, the backroom scheming flying beneath the radar is much bigger.
Somersett’s Surveillance Mirage: High-Tech Cameras, Low-Tech Accountability
Michael Leonard - Mike's Reno Report - first pulled back the curtain on Somersett’s use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) — a high-tech surveillance system that sounds impressive on paper. These cameras scan and store every license plate that rolls into the neighborhood, supposedly adding a layer of security for residents. But when real-world danger showed up, the machines stayed silent, and so did the people in charge.
On July 28, Our Town Reno reported a troubling incident: a group of youths harassing young women outside a public bathroom at Somersett East Park. It's a serious allegation — one that should have prompted immediate concern from the Somersett Owners Association. But their only suggestion? "Call the police." That’s it.