Episode 215 • • 1:42:39 - 1:44:35
215: Drunk in America
SIGARD Audio Surveillance, Dutch Public Monitoring
The SIGARD surveillance system, which uses microphones to detect "verbal aggression" in public spaces, has been widely deployed across the Netherlands. The system is active in Amsterdam's Central Station, police headquarters, and various city centers like Groningen. Proponents claim it can predict physical violence by identifying aggressive speech patterns before a crime occurs.