Police Surveillance: Go Snoop, Yourself

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I think there is a balance to be struck

I'm not happy with the proliferation of cameras you describe, and am opposed to fishing expeditions on principle. I'd much rather see more police on the street (particularly in high crime areas), and more police officers who know their beats well enough that they know where to look for criminal activity, and who are trusted by the locals. All of this costs money, however.

I don't have any objection to people using camera phones to insure that the abuses of the police and others are exposed, but I also think that people should be just as willing to use their cellphones to report crimes and suspicious activity in a timely fashion. The police need to do their jobs right; but they do need to do their jobs and they do require help from ordinary citizens.

Spying is bad, but crime is worse. We need to work against both.

Posted by: John L. Ries   Posted on: 08/13/08  (Edited: 08/13/2008 @ 12:03) You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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