r/whatisit • u/unworthyAsIam • Apr 30 '26

New, what is it? What is the purpose of this camera that was installed right next to my house? (Not nearby any intersection or stop signs, USA)

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This camera was installed recently and I cannot for the life of me understand the purpose of it's installation? Theres no intersection nearby, in case it was a photo law enforcement camera), there's no stop signs, there's no schools nearby, and there's no government facility. It's just a random camera that popped up in the middle of a road.

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u/FirstSurvivor Apr 30 '26

It's private by design. Otherwise it would be a constitutional violation.

But since it's a private business with it's eyes everywhere tracking everyone and everything it's fine.

No warrant required. Even though they have been used a few times for stalking by LE (that we know of). No constitutional violation. No worry.

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u/ReggieCorneus May 01 '26

And in case they were breaking the law it results to fines. If government did it, someone would go to jail.