Taylor Lorenzâs Power User The Government Is Spying on College Football Games
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Nov 14, 2025 Dive into the shocking intersection of college football and government surveillance. Uncover how the Department of Homeland Security deployed a monitoring system at games, feeding data into facial recognition tech. Learn about historical examples of mass surveillance at major events and the chilling impact on public expression. With alarming insights into privacy violations and biometric normalization, discover calls for action against these invasive practices. The future of fan engagement may hinge on keeping surveillance at bay!
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HSIN Centralizes Event Surveillance
- The Department of Homeland Security uses HSIN to centralize live footage from cameras, drones, body cams, and phones at large events.
- HSIN logged over 150,000 monthly logins and integrates feeds with law enforcement and private partners.
College Football Used As Testbed
- Schools have looped stadium cameras and drone detection feeds into HSIN for real-time monitoring during football seasons.
- Examples include Ole Miss vs Georgia, Georgia Tech, and UCF using HSIN-connected feeds on game days.
Event Feeds Hooked To Facial Recognition
- HSIN feeds are routinely tied to facial recognition systems like Clearview AI for indirect searches.
- Federal access can persist after events, meaning live feeds rarely 'go dark' and can be re-used.