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id: 59d2495d84
section: cityhall
first_reported: 2026-11-13 07:00 CST
updated: 2026-11-13 07:00 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Austin uses dozens of surveillance tools outside public safety

KXAN reported Austin's surveillance technology use extends beyond police, public safety and emergency response agencies, with dozens of tools used by other departments.

Section: [City Hall](/austin/section/politics.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [KXAN (NBC)](https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-surveillance-tech-use/), 2026-11-13 07:00 CST: Austin's surveillance use includes dozens of tools used by departments not directly involved in public safety

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.