The U.S. Border Patrol operates a nationwide predictive intelligence program that collects vehicle license plate data via a network of cameras and uses algorithms that flag vehicles as suspicious based on where they came from, where they are going, and which route they took; flagged vehicles can lead agents to notify local law enforcement and result in stops, searches, and arrests.
November 20, 2025
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Description of how the Border Patrol uses license plate data and algorithmic flagging to identify travel patterns deemed suspicious.
Hidden cameras have been integrated into poker tables, chip trays, and light fixtures to covertly read or monitor playing cards and gameplay in cheating schemes.
October 23, 2025
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Describes surveillance hardware applications used to obtain secret visual information in illicit poker operations.
The MQ-9 Reaper is an unmanned aerial vehicle model that is used for surveillance operations.
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Role of the MQ-9 Reaper UAV in operations
U.S. MQ-9 drones are employed by military commands such as U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) for aerial surveillance to monitor ceasefire implementation and movements related to humanitarian operations.
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Describes a platform and use-case for military aerial monitoring during ceasefires and aid deliveries.