Smile: Baltimore Upgrading Downtown Surveillance Cameras to High-Def
- Posted on May 23, 2012 at 7:25am by
Liz Klimas
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Due to recent stabbings and other crimes in Baltimore, the city is stepping up its security with enhanced surveillance systems and an increase of officers in the field.
CBS Baltimore reports that the incidents, many of which happened over St Patrick’s Day, were managed appropriately, but the city is doing more to ensure public safety. Heading into Memorial Day weekend with an increase of visitors to the inner harbor, Baltimore is upgrading its 100 cameras with high-definition lenses and will be feeding footage to the police station of what’s going on downtown.
Watch the WJZ13 report:
The station reports that these new measures will be running Thursday through Sunday nights from now on. People who work downtown have reported seeing “a lot” of security in the area.
“I do actually see a lot of security all the time, pretty much,” David Reed, who works at a restaurant downtown, told WJZ.
The WJZ report doesn’t raise concerns over the security cameras, which appear to have been in place for some time, but other cities implementing such measures of surveillance have been questioned over privacy issues. Even for major events like the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., some residents have complained that they’re worried about the length of time the cameras will remain watching their movements. The Tampa police chief said at the time that the department will be using information gained from the cameras appropriately and in accordance with the law.
(Related: D.C. neighborhood association installing cameras to police its own area)
WJZ reports police officials saying that overall, crime is being reduced.
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armyofnibiru
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 8:18amno excuse for the thuggie criminals,but were in this story does it tell you that if you film a policeman kicking the crap out of somebody who is not resisting or has commited no crime at all.YOU face a 15 year sentence for filming an official wether on duty or not.the person who filmed rodney king would have been arrested and the footage would be confiscated and desroyed.not to ever be seen outside the police dept.welcome to maryland and soon all states.
Report Post »Mr Sanders
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 8:00amI’ll make I shave when/if I go there.
Report Post »slvrserfr
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 4:15amWould you expect anything less from one of the most liberal cities in the country?
Report Post »taxpro4u03
Posted on May 23, 2012 at 10:26pm“Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”
Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759
Kinda makes ya wonder who‘s running the ’machine’ a.k.a. – Person of Interest tee-vee show :-) When the People are sick of the intrusions, Surveillance of ALL kinds in the public rights-of-way will cease and desist – right after they come INTO the home via unknowing gadget purchases…….. RFID chips even to GPS the transactions right on into your bathroom medicine cabinet — and people tolerate it.
Report Post »jamestoms
Posted on May 23, 2012 at 4:01pmRight, I got a family member downtown neighborhood block away from Hood, Camden Yards, had a full sized gas grill, plus large gas bottle taken one night from a locked high wall rear small yard, 10 x 15 ft. No one aware, gate still locked, home also broken into twice. Worse city in the country.Modern savages everywhere. BS like you hear from DC. Liars everywhere! Cameras, right, they all look alike, with hoodies!
Report Post »bornagaincowgirl
Posted on May 23, 2012 at 3:49pmWell, I’m sure Maryland can afford HD cameras on every corner, look at how much they charge in taxes.
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