As if it's not bad enough to get points on your driving record for speeding, rolling through a stop sign or running a red light, now cops have started fingerprinting along with each traffic ticket issued.
Green Bay, WI, police have begun fingerprinting everyone they fine, no matter how petty their crime may have been.
"If you're caught speeding or playing your music too loud, or other crimes for which you might receive a citation, Green Bay police officers will ask for your drivers license and your finger, "WBay.com reported. "You'll be fingerprinted right there on the spot. The fingerprint appears right next to the amount of the fine."
They say it's because too many people are using fake IDs, and this is the only way to ensure they ticket the right person. Uh-huh. Sure.... it sounds like one scary violation of privacy to me.
What's Driving This Trend
- Digital Identity Verification
- Opportunity for technology companies to create more efficient and secure ways to verify identities in traffic stops and other situations requiring identification.
- Ethical Policing Practices
- Opportunity for police departments to re-evaluate and improve their methods of issuing tickets and fines to protect citizens' privacy.
- Public Concern for Privacy
- Opportunity for businesses to develop products and services that address the growing concern for privacy violations.
Who This Affects Most
- Technology
- Companies in the technology industry have the potential to create innovative solutions for digital identity verification.
- Law Enforcement
- Police departments have the opportunity to re-evaluate and improve upon their practices for issuing tickets and fines for traffic violations.
- Consumer/privacy Advocacy
- Businesses in the consumer advocacy and privacy space could capitalize on the growing demand for products and services that prioritize privacy protection.
