Lawrence deserves transparency.
In late 2024, the City of Lawrence quietly approved a live surveillance system bundled into a $3.2 million contract with Axon Enterprises without public input.Marketed as the Connect Lawrence or Community Connection program, this system is powered by Fusus, an AI-integrated policing platform that maps, livestreams, and stores footage from public and private cameras.
We're organizing to pause the rollout, demand a public hearing, and ensure oversight.
RSVP for Tuesday August 5th!
What's going on?
In November 2024, the City Commission approved a new body camera contract.Buried in that contract was Fusus, a national surveillance system that links public and private cameras in real time.In July 2025, the police began promoting it as “Community Connection”—with 112 cameras already integrated.There was no public vote, no citywide announcement, and no clear oversight.
We’re asking the city to:
🛑 Pause the rollout until the public is informed and involved🗓️ Put it on a City Commission agenda for open discussion🏘️ Create independent oversight to prevent abuse and ensure transparency
Sign the Petition!
Press & Media
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