Controversy Surrounding the LASAR App in Los Angeles Unified School District

SOURCE www.yahoo.com
Advocacy groups are suing the Los Angeles Unified School District over the LASAR app, alleging it creates a culture of suspicion and disproportionately targets minorities and disabled individuals.

Key Points

  • Advocacy groups are suing LAUSD over the LASAR app
  • Concerns raised about how student data is collected and used
  • Criticism of the app's impact on racial profiling and surveillance
  • Calls for community-based public safety solutions

Pros

  • Allows for anonymous reporting of nonemergencies and suspicious activity
  • Aims to enhance public safety in and around schools

Cons

  • Allegedly leads to disproportionate targeting of minorities and disabled individuals
  • Increases police presence on campus