Police Warn Palm Springs Residents After Hidden Surveillance Camera Discovered

The Palm Springs Police Department has issued a warning to residents following the discovery of a hidden surveillance camera disguised as plants in the Las Palmas neighborhood. Although the motive behind the camera’s placement remains unclear, police are urging homeowners to inspect their properties for similar devices, particularly in landscaping. Residents are advised not to touch any suspicious devices and to report them to the police. Police Chief Andy Mills noted that such covert surveillance is sometimes used by criminal organizations. Meanwhile, in Boynton Beach, new red-light cameras have been activated at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Miner Road, with a warning period in effect until March 12, after which violations will incur fines. The Boynton Beach Police Department emphasizes that these violations are civil and will not affect driving records.