Column: Cameras keep honest people honest
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I have appeared before the commission and supported flock cameras for the sheriff’s office. Those cameras also help law enforcement with traffic violations. Keep insurance company liable and honest. Enable law enforcement to do Neighborhood policing . I’m not worried about Big Brother, I’m worried about big crime!
I agree. It’s not a “Big Brother is Watching” thing. These cameras are aiding our community, and we sure do need help. It’s sad that so many violent crimes are occurring daily.
I also was at the Commission meeting where the Gentleman made is plea for the Commission to not allow the Sheriff to use the Flock cameras. The cameras are self-powered with a solar panel and have internal storage which is only available to individuals with the correctly granted access. The general public has no access and the cameras read only license plate numbers on cars – they do not have facial recognition.
Do the people who oppose pubic space security cameras protect the cameras and microphones on their notebook computer, cell phone, smart TV, and household WiFi controller from hacking and misuse?
There can be no question that there is no such thing as “privacy” in public spaces and the use of CCTV to control crime is widely accepted everywhere. Research by Clarion Security Systems estimates that there are over 942,562 CCTV Cameras in London, meaning there is 1 CCTV camera for every 10 people in the capital. You are likely to be captured on London CCTV up to 70 times per day. I, for one would welcome these cameras in my area.
I have no problem with the cameras, but how do they keep them from getting stolen. The one on 12th street has been stolen so there is an extra cost of having to replace it.
I, for one, think this is a great idea. This city along with the country if out of control with crime and no one is held accountable. I would love to see cameras used to stop the running of red lights and speeding. There have been numerous times that I have almost been hit by idiots running red lights. I say give the Sheriff’s office as many cameras as he needs.
This is so true. Impose a hefty fine and that should solve the issue.
As soon as the thugs realize they may be videoed, those cameras will be shot by mask-wearing thugs.