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Saying the federal government and the military know the origin of the drones that are confounding residents from New Jersey, New York, and the Philadelphia suburbs, President-elect Donald Trump asserted on Monday that U.S. leaders won’t comment because ”for some reason, they want to keep people in suspense.” Trump made his remarks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., just 36 days before he returns to the Oval Office. He offered no proof of his statements, nor did he provide an explanation as to why President Joe Biden and the Pentagon would keep Americans in the dark about the nighttime flying objects that have puzzled and worried people watching them swoop and hover overhead. “Look, the government knows what is happening. Look, our military knows where they took off from. If it’s a garage, they can go right into that garage,” Trump said. “I think they’re better off saying what it is,” he said, adding that he’s canceling a planned trip to his club in New Jersey because the drones are “very close to Bedminster.” Asked if he’d received an intelligence briefing on the drones, Trump responded, “I don’t want to comment on that.” He also concluded, “I can’t imagine it’s the enemy.” On Sunday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos in an interview, “There’s no question people are seeing drones.” Mayorkas added, “I want to assure the American public that we in the federal government have deployed additional resources, personnel, technology to assist the New Jersey State Police in addressing the drone sightings. ... I want to assure the American public that we are on it.” Prior to Mayorkas’ appearance, federal officials had said the drones were possibly manned aircraft and “inaccurate sightings.” On Monday, U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican who represents Bucks County, demanded that Mayorkas deploy drone-tracking detection systems “to understand the flight patterns and security risk posed” by the drones, which “present serious security concerns that need to be addressed immediately.” In addition, Fitzpatrick asked for an immediate vote on a bill he’s cosponsoring known as the Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act. It calls for enhancing the federal government’s ability to protect Americans from the risks associated with unmanned aircraft systems. ©2024 The Philadelphia Inquirer, LLC. Visit at inquirer.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
RADNOR, PA — Hidden River Strategic Capital has announced a significant investment in Seedbox Solution, a company specializing in reusable packaging and fleet management for the seed industry. The funding, carried out in partnership with Granite Creek Capital Partners and Everside Capital Partners, enabled a management-led buyout of Seedbox’s previous majority owner and provided resources for the company’s future growth. Seedbox Solution focuses on making bulk, reusable seed boxes more accessible and cost-effective. The company operates globally but maintains a strong local presence with service hubs in the Midwest, including major facilities in Good Hope, Illinois, and Shenandoah, Iowa. By integrating deeply into customers’ supply chains, Seedbox delivers tailored logistics that meet the needs of seed producers. Following the investment, Seedbox’s leadership team, including Co-Founder and CEO Matt Dannenfeldt, will remain at the helm. Dannenfeldt expressed optimism about what the partnership will bring for the business. “The investment from Hidden River positions us to invest in a variety of growth initiatives to better serve our customers, including expanding our seed box wash and repair business and growing our unified box rental/service,” he said. “We will also be able to expedite the introduction of cutting-edge ‘smart box’ technology, allowing our customers to monitor seed product location, health, and status in real-time through the supply chain.” Hidden River’s investment aligns with its strategy of providing flexible capital to strong, innovative businesses. Todd Morrissey, Co-Founder and Partner at Hidden River, praised Seedbox’s leadership and vision. “We are thrilled to support the Seedbox management team as they continue to drive efficiency and innovation throughout the seed industry supply chain,” Morrissey said. “This transaction aligns perfectly with our investment strategy of providing flexible structured capital to strong businesses led by exceptional management teams. We see significant potential in Seedbox’s capacity to innovate and streamline supply chain logistics within the agricultural sector.” Seedbox Solution is poised to leverage this new phase of investment, focusing on technology innovation and service expansion to strengthen its position in the agricultural market. With ongoing support from Hidden River and its partners, the company aims to enhance its offerings while advancing supply chain efficiency for seed producers worldwide. For the latest news on everything happening in Chester County and the surrounding area, be sure to follow MyChesCo on Google News and MSN .
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Aaron Rodgers insists there's nothing uncertain about his status for the New York Jets' game Sunday at Buffalo. “There's no way I'm not playing,” the quarterback said during a video call Tuesday. Rodgers acknowledged he has “a little MCL” issue in a knee, but added: “I've had a lot worse. I lucked out. I avoided major stretchage of the MCL.” Rodgers was hurt in the Jets’ 19-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams last Sunday but remained in the game. “I’m gonna play,” Rodgers said of the game against the Bills. “It feels pretty good.” Rookie left tackle Olu Fashanu’s promising first season is over, though, as the first-round pick was placed on injured reserve with an injury to the plantar fascia in his left foot. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said earlier Tuesday that it was “just too early to tell” what Rodgers' availability might be, but he was optimistic about the 41-year-old quarterback's chances. “If I’m a betting man," Ulbrich said, “I’m betting on Aaron Rodgers to play.” Rodgers said he didn't need an MRI on the knee, the latest ailment in what has been an injury-filled season. He earlier dealt with knee, hamstring and ankle issues that hindered his play at times. One of the four-time MVP's goals entering the season was playing in all 17 games after being limited to four snaps in his debut last year because of a torn Achilles tendon. “I definitely felt like at midseason that was going to be difficult,” Rodgers said of playing in every game. “But right now, it looks like, for sure, 16. And hopefully get through this one and get to 17.” The Jets held a walkthrough Tuesday and their next full practice is Thursday, giving Rodgers some extra time to recover. Rodgers has 24 touchdown passes and eight interceptions this season, and he's one TD throw from becoming the fifth player in NFL history with 500 for his career in the regular season. While his plans for the final two games appear clear, his playing future beyond this season is uncertain. Rodgers has another year left on his deal with the Jets, but the team is looking for a new general manager and head coach. Whether the quarterback will be part of the new regime's plans will be a major storyline this offseason. During an appearance Monday on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers suggested he could be released the day after the regular season ends. He said there's also a chance he could be retained but acknowledged he's going to take some time to decide if he even wants to play in a 21st NFL season. “I think anything is truly possible,” Rodgers said Tuesday of potentially being released. "Whether it happens or not, I’m sure that there will be decisions that, I don’t think there will be surprises where there’s like, ‘Oh, I don’t know what we want to do with certain people.’ I think there’s going to be some decisions that want to be made the day after the season or a couple days after the season, so I don’t know. I’m just not naive. “There’s not zero percent in my mind. I don’t think it’s a high percentage. I think there’s probably a conversation to be had, but I’m just not naive to that being a zero percent chance. I think it’s more than a zero percent chance and less than a certainty, so somewhere in the middle.” Rodgers said he hasn't spoken recently to owner Woody Johnson and doesn't necessarily think the lack of any indication of whether he's wanted back means he won't be. “I would be surprised if there was a conversation now because there’s so many uncertainties,” he said. “There’s a GM that has to get hired, I would assume first, and then he’s going to be part of hiring the head coach, so I have to be in the plans of multiple people, starting with the ownership and then the GM and then the head coach." Rodgers added that if he's told the Jets want him back, it would mean they see him as an important part of trying to change the culture of a team that hasn't made the postseason in 14 years. “That’d be special to hear that,” he said, “but if they don’t, again, no offense at all will be taken.” Fashanu had a solid first NFL season after being the 11th overall draft pick in April out of Penn State. He began the year as veteran Tyron Smith's backup before filling in at right tackle for two games when Morgan Moses was injured. Fashanu, who played only left tackle in college, also stepped in at right guard for an injured Alijah Vera-Tucker against Houston. When Smith was lost for the season with a neck injury last month, Fashanu took over as the starter and excelled in five starts. He was hurt midway through the fourth quarter against the Rams and was seen on crutches in the locker room after the game. Ulbrich said he believed Fashanu would need surgery, but the team later clarified that a procedure won't be required. “It's unfortunate,” Ulbrich said. “He's having a great rookie season. But at the same time, these injuries sometimes give you an opportunity to step back and really start absorbing some of the information as you were kind of thrown into the fire. He'll use it as an opportunity to grow, I know that.” The Jets signed veteran kicker Greg Joseph to the practice squad and he'll compete with Anders Carlson for the job this week. Ulbrich said Greg Zuerlein, on IR since late October with a knee injury, also could be in the mix. Carlson, the fourth kicker used by the Jets this season, missed an extra point and a 49-yard field goal try late in the fourth quarter against the Rams. He is 8 of 10 on field goal tries and 9 for 11 on extra points in five games with New York. “We'll see how it goes and we'll put the best guy out there,” Ulbrich said. 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Dallas (7-8) at Philadelphia (12-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 7 1/2 Against the spread: Dallas 6-9; Philadelphia 9-6 Series record: Cowboys lead 74-58. Last meeting: Jalen Hurts threw two touchdowns and ran for two more in the Eagles’ 34-6 rout of the Cowboys at Dallas on Nov. 10. Last week: Cowboys defeated the Buccaneers 26-24; Eagles lost 36-33 at Washington. Cowboys offense: overall (16), rush (28), pass (10), scoring (20) Cowboys defense: overall (27), rush (27), pass (21), scoring (30) Eagles offense: overall (6), rush (1), pass (31), scoring (8) Eagles defense: overall (1), rush (9), pass (2), scoring (5) Turnover differential: Cowboys minus-3; Eagles plus-6 RB Saquon Barkley is 162 yards shy of becoming the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season and needs 268 yards to break Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards, set in 1984. In his past five games, QB Cooper Rush has passed for nine touchdowns and one interception, looking more comfortable of late after taking over for Dak Prescott in November. Rush is 9-2 as a starter against teams that are not the Eagles. Dallas’s rushing defense vs. Barkley. Can anyone stop him? The Cowboys will be the latest to try to corral Barkley, who has 1,838 rushing yards and 2,114 scrimmage yards, both of which lead the NFL. Dallas ranks 28th in the NFL in rushing defense, allowing an average of 135.9 yards a game. Philadelphia, behind Barkley’s stellar play, tops the league at 187.9 yards a game on the ground. Cowboys: WR CeeDee Lamb will miss the final two games after getting shut down over the sprained right shoulder he's been dealing with the second half of the season. ... LB Eric Kendricks (calf) warmed up but wasn’t able to play against Tampa Bay last week. Eagles: Hurts is in concussion protocol after leaving the game following a 13-yard scramble with 9:52 left in the first quarter last week. ... DE Josh Sweat (ankle) and Jordan Davis also left the game at Washington early. ... QB Ian Book was signed to the practice squad Thursday. The Cowboys made the playoffs in each of the previous three seasons, but were eliminated prior to their game against Tampa Bay last week when the Commanders came back from a 13-point, fourth-quarter deficit to beat Philadelphia. ... Dallas is 5-2 on the road. ... The Eagles can clinch the NFC East and one of the conference's top two seeds with a victory. ... On Jan. 11, 1981, the Eagles defeated the Cowboys 20-7 at their former home, Veterans Stadium. Wilbert Montgomery rushed for a 42-yard touchdown to give Philadelphia an early lead that propelled the Eagles to their first Super Bowl appearance. LB Micah Parsons needs half a sack to reach double digits in sacks for the fourth straight season to begin his career and would become just the fifth player to accomplish the feat in NFL history. ... K Brandon Aubrey made a 53-yard and two 58-yard field goals against the Buccaneers, upping his league-leading total to 14 made of 50-plus yards. ... Kenny Pickett went 14 of 24 for 143 yards and a TD in relief of Hurts last week. If he can’t go because of the rib injury and Hurts remains unavailable, Philadelphia could turn to third-stringer Tanner McKee, a 2023 sixth-round pick. Pickett, a 2022 first-round pick, is no stranger to starting, going 14-10 as Pittsburgh’s QB earlier in his career. ... Defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected against Washington for committing two unsportsmanlike penalties. ... The Eagles already set a team record for rushing yards in a season with 2,818, and they are within four rushing touchdowns of tying the club’s best single-season mark of 32, set in 2022. ... Barkley needs just 33 yards from scrimmage to break McCoy’s mark of 2,146 scrimmage yards, set in 2013. ... WR A.J. Brown leads the NFL with 16.3 yards a catch and ranks ninth in the league with 1,043 receiving yards, joining Mike Quick (1983–85) as the only Philadelphia players to have three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons. Philadelphia’s defense is tied for ninth in the NFL with a plus-6 turnover margin. With Hurts possibly sidelined, Philadelphia giving up an uncharacteristic 36 points last week and the chance to clinch the division, the Eagles defense likely will be extra motivated to have a good performance against a Dallas offense that ranks 21st in the league in points. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLCleveland • Donovan Mitchell remembers the conversation as if it happened yesterday. And he recalls how little attention he paid to it at the time. “Remember this moment,” Mike Conley Jr. once told Mitchell when the two were teammates on the Utah Jazz. “These kind of teams don’t come around very often. This doesn’t normally happen in the NBA . So, appreciate it.” Conley was speaking to Mitchell in a team meeting during the 2020-21 season, when the Jazz were a legitimate title contender. They went on to post the best regular-season record in the league that season. But, as Conley’s words implied, nothing is promised: That Jazz team would get snakebit by injuries and lose in the second round to the LA Clippers . As he returned to Utah on Monday night with his current team, the Cleveland Cavaliers , Mitchell is no longer the youngster in the locker room. And Cleveland, like that 2021 Utah team, has the best record in the NBA at 26-4. This time, Conley’s words hit deeper for the now-28-year-old. “What I’ve learned is that this isn’t forever. We are not invincible. You have to appreciate this, because this doesn’t come around too often,” Mitchell told over the weekend. “When Mike was saying that, it wasn’t that I didn’t appreciate it then, but when you’re as young as I was then, you don’t know what you don’t know. “I find myself telling the guys in this locker room the same stuff that Mike and Joe (Ingles) and Ricky (Rubio) used to tell me. What we have this season? This isn’t always the NBA. Not every locker room is like this.” Over his career, Mitchell has been the happy-go-lucky rookie that everyone seems to love. He’s been a champion for social justice with words that weren’t always received warmly. He’s been accused of shooting the ball too much and sat at the center of an oft-discussed dispute with ex-Jazz teammate Rudy Gobert . He’s been the target of near-constant trade rumors and the centerpiece of a blockbuster trade. He’s won a dunk contest, made the All-Star team five times and an All-NBA team. With this Cavs team, however, Mitchell is finding something that had previously escaped him, what he calls “a sense of peace.” “For years, everyone has talked about if I like Rudy, or talked about me going to the New York Knicks or the Miami Heat ,” he said. “So, it’s great to finally have that sense of peace.” (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) listens to Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) during a time out during Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks, Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Salt Lake City. He’s in a locker room that seems to universally like each other. He’s surrounded himself with friends and family. And most importantly for him and the Cavaliers, Mitchell is playing some of the best basketball of his career. “Ideally, if I can paint a picture, I would win a championship at some point over the next five years,” he said. “It’s hard to win championships. It’s hard to win in this league. Despite public opinion, I love being in Cleveland and I want to win a title with this group.” Getting to this point hasn’t been easy for Mitchell, which is why this time he wants to actually enjoy the moment. He was the best player on that Jazz team in 2021, but he was far from the most experienced guy on the roster. Truth be told, he was far from the most mature player on that team. In most cases, humans mature naturally over four years simply through life experience. So, leading an upstart Cleveland team in 2024 is much different than it was for Mitchell in 2021. “I think the way he communicates is something that’s been very welcomed,” first-year Cleveland head coach Kenny Atkinson said. “He has an attention to detail and the way he reaches out and is constantly texting and communicating has been terrific. He’s embraced a leadership role here.” As the Cavaliers took consecutive games against the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers over the weekend, Mitchell’s teammates ribbed him in the locker room for his decrease in dunking this season. When Mitchell entered the league out of Louisville, he played above the rim. On Friday night, he settled for a basic two-handed dunk on a breakaway. When told by reporters and his teammates that that dunk would have been a windmill a few years ago, Mitchell laughed and pointed out that he’s dunked in three consecutive games. It was fun banter, but it serves as a metaphor for Mitchell, and the circle of basketball life in general. Mitchell isn’t the same athlete at 28 that he was at 22. Not many are. It’s one of the many reasons Mitchell knows that he and the Cavaliers have to take advantage of the opportunity that’s presenting itself. “You see the playoff losses, and it’s like, ‘OK, there is a window,” he said. Mitchell sees real similarities between this Cleveland team and that Jazz squad that raced to the top of the league. Naysayers claim Mitchell and Darius Garland are too small a backcourt to win a title, much as they did when Mitchell played alongside Conley in Utah. That Jazz team employed dynamic ball movement and a sophisticated offensive system that emphasized 3-point shooting. This Cleveland team does the same. That Jazz team and this Cleveland team had a monster lob threat and rim protector in the middle in Gobert and Jarrett Allen , respectively. That Jazz team and this Cleveland team both took the NBA by surprise with their regular-season success. There is a difference. This Cleveland team has Evan Mobley and that Jazz team didn’t. And Mobley is the kind of versatile two-way 7-footer who can make an outsized impact come playoff time. “It’s different because we have two (big men) back there,” Mitchell said. “It’s different because our perimeter defense has taken a step. But there are some very similar comparisons that are easy to look at and be like, OK, I can see that. There are definitely a lot of similarities.” Though Mitchell’s minutes and raw points production are down, if you watch him for an extended period, it’s obvious Mitchell is playing at an All-NBA level. He’s defending as well as he ever has as a pro, mainly because his decreased offensive usage is allowing him to focus more on defense. He’s playing with more pace while shooting 40 percent from 3-point range for the first time in his career. He’s no longer forcing himself on games, which has been a major weakness in the past. He’s trying harder than ever to empower teammates, mainly Mobley. Mitchell is playing 31.6 minutes a night, by far the lowest of his career. It remains to be seen how patient he will be in a playoff setting. But one of the reasons the Cavaliers have been so good this season is because Mitchell has embraced a smaller workload. And the irony of that is he’s become a better all-around player because of it. (Phil Long | AP) Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell (45) looks to pass as Utah Jazz Svi Myhailiuk, center, is blocked by Evan Mobley (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Monday Dec. 23, 2024. “Going this way, playing less minutes, that’s been the most different for me,” Mitchell said. “Winning cures everything and that is the most important thing. I had to get used to knowing that I can’t take that BS shot. But there is so much talent on this team, and it’s easy to recognize that. I think that the way the veterans were on me in Utah, the way they groomed me, that’s the same thing that I’m trying to do to these guys.” Mitchell doesn’t regret his time in Utah, or his relationship with Gobert, the good and the bad. Their breakup was unfortunate because they were so compatible with one another as players. Gobert wasn’t a scorer; Mitchell scored for both of them. Mitchell wasn’t the greatest defender in the world; Gobert was, in fact, the greatest defender in the world. Gobert was the best screener in the NBA; one of Mitchell’s main strengths is his ability to navigate screens off the dribble and walk into 3-point looks. They both wanted to win, but went about winning in differing ways. And both would tell you in honest moments that they didn’t handle themselves in the best way when it came to their differences off the floor. “I think we both would say that we weren’t our most mature selves,” Mitchell said. “But, it’s tough, because you’re never the most mature you are going to be when you are 21 or 22. The funny thing is that we were our best after the COVID thing . I think that’s when we got everything on the table and we were able to go and hoop. “I would do it all again if I could. I’m appreciative of that, because it allowed me to become this player and this person.” This article originally appeared in The Athletic .FIA nets main culprit blamed for Libya boat tragedy FIA spokesperson states Suleman’s arrest was pivotal step towards curbing human trafficking ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a most-wanted human trafficker for his involvement in the Libya boat tragedy. Muhammad Suleman was a notorious fugitive listed in the investigation agency’s Red Book. Acting on the directives of Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi, the FIA intensified its crackdown on the human trafficking networks. The operation, led by FIA’s Gujranwala Zone, marks a significant achievement in dismantling human trafficking networks. Suleman, accused in more than seven cases filed by the Composite Circle Gujrat in 2023 allegedly defrauded his victims of millions of rupees on the pretext of facilitating their travel to Europe. The suspect reportedly collected Rs2.4 million from each of seven victims. He and his accomplices routed the victims through Egypt and Dubai before keeping them in safe houses in Libya in deplorable conditions. Subsequently, he attempted to send the victims to Italy through a boat that tragically capsized, resulting in the loss of lives. Using the advanced technology, the FIA arrested Suleman in Gujrat after multiple raids. Investigations are underway, and efforts are being made to apprehend his accomplices involved in human trafficking. The FIA spokesperson stated that Suleman’s arrest was a pivotal step towards curbing human trafficking and ensuring justice for the victims.
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Roseville ice rink thriving despite recent warm weather(TNS) — Debate has once again sprung up around the use of surveillance technology by the Urbana Police Department. Aldermen Grace Wilken and Jaya Kolisetty have drafted an ordinance that creates an approval process for "policing surveillance technology and databases," as well as policy and reporting requirements for these tools. "It's important for the public, and their council representatives, to have knowledge and approval of the surveillance technologies used on the public," Wilken told . "There is currently a policy void, with no required process to purchase or use policing surveillance technology nor a process of transparency for the public." However, Police Chief Larry D. Boone called the proposed ordinance "an overreach" and said he could not support it in its current form. "While transparency and accountability are essential values, this ordinance is drafted so broadly and rigidly that it risks further crippling the Urbana Police Department's (UPD) ability to function effectively and efficiently," he said. "The language of the ordinance imposes undue burdens on UPD operations, micromanages routine functions, and threatens to undermine the department's ability to safeguard public safety." The proposed ordinance will be discussed at Monday's 7 p.m. Committee of the Whole meeting. No action will be taken during the session. If the ordinance is approved as written at a future regular meeting, the Urbana Police Department would be required to obtain the city council's approval before acquiring "any new policing (surveillance) technology or database" or using existing tools that fall into these categories "in a new manner not previously approved." "In deciding whether to approve the request, the City Council shall consider whether the public safety benefits of the use of the policing technology or database outweigh the economic, social, and community costs, including potential negative impacts on civil liberties and civil rights and potential disparate impacts on particular communities or groups," the ordinance states. Additionally, at least 60 days before seeking approval, the police department would have to create a "use report" and "use policy," which would be submitted to the council and shared with the public. The public would then have 45 days after the filing of these documents to submit formal comments to the council on this matter. The department would also be required to present use reports and policies for all police surveillance technology and databases already in use within 120 days of the ordinance's passing. The deadline could be extended with written approval from the city council. The council would then go through the same approval process outlined above for the existing technologies and databases. The ordinance also requires an annual report on all policing surveillance technology and databases used by the department. The ordinance's definition of police surveillance technology is lengthy and includes, but is not limited to, items such as "artificial intelligence and machine learning," automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), facial recognition software, drones, and tools that can be used to gain access to mobile devices or computers. A policing database is defined in the ordinance as "any system used as part of a policing function that is capable of accessing, storing, cataloging, or analyzing information associated with or capable of being associated with any specific individual or group, including but not limited to audio, video, images, text, meta-data, location, spectral imaging, or biometric information." This includes, but is not limited to, fingerprint databases, DNA databases, ALPR databases, criminal history databases and gang databases. Boone said these definitions are "so expansive that they encompass nearly every tool or system used by law enforcement" and added that tools he sees as "basic technologies," such as ALPRs, are lumped in with "more complex or sensitive technologies" in the ordinance. He also said that the 60-day notice period is not compatible with "the fast-paced demands of modern policing" and voiced concern that requiring approval for technology already in use could disrupt ongoing investigations. On the other hand, the ordinance's language indicates concern about surveillance technologies having an adverse impact on civil rights and being used in a discriminatory manner. The CU Muslim Action Committee has announced its support for the proposed local ordinance. "Discriminatory, Islamophobic surveillance in the name of counterterrorism is something we have experienced in this country since 9/11," said member Sana Saboowala, citing reporting by PBS. "This policy would ensure that the city council can serve as a check on these technologies, while allowing for transparency and public input around police surveillance in the city." Furthermore, Wilken and Kolisetty wrote that transparency is needed as new questions arise over whether such tools will be used to locate individuals seeking out-of-state abortions in Illinois, asylum seekers without legal immigration status, and "peaceful individuals or organizations" exercising rights such as "expressing grievances against the government." "There are examples of multiple cities throughout Illinois that are or were giving access to local surveillance data to ICE, Immigration and Custom Enforcement," Wilken said. "... There are many other examples regionally and nationally where surveillance data has been used to harm people and impede upon privacy rights." She cited a 2019 release from the ACLU of Illinois, which reported that records obtained by the ACLU of Northern California showed that "over 80 local law enforcement agencies from over a dozen states" had agreed to share license plate location data with ICE, including a handful of departments in Illinois. Boone said that ALPRs are essential when it comes to investigating crimes and recovering stolen vehicles. He added that the surveillance technologies currently used by Urbana police "consist of a disjointed assortment of various items couched in the 1990s, with no unified or cohesive technological infrastructure in place." "As crime continues to evolve, it is crucial that law enforcement tools and strategies evolve as well," he said. "The integration of technology into policing is no longer a mere enhancement but a necessity." A proposed budget amendment to purchase ALPRs previously failed to make it out of Committee of the Whole in November 2021, with the vote split 4-3. A memo attached to the proposed ordinance notes that, in June 2023, Wilken and Alderman Chris Evans proposed adding language to the budget ordinance that would have required city council approval for the purchase of certain surveillance technologies. The motion failed 5-2. However, Mayor Diane Marlin said at the time that the city would not authorize or purchase ALPR technology "without explicit majority approval" from city council. Also up for discussion at Monday's Committee of the Whole meeting: an agreement to donate a vacant, 0.15-acre parcel at 2310B E. Main St. to the Champaign County Forest Preserve District to enable continued expansion of the Kickapoo Rail Trail. ©Victim in shocking pickleball attack 'lost memory for three hours'
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