Labels: Police State, Privacy
Hoping to deter crime by expanding the use of surveillance cameras, Aberdeen passed a measure that empowers the city government and police to require cameras in new developments.
My guess is that the city is gearing up for a smoking ban along the lines of what we're seeing in California.
The Police Department, the Department of Planning and Community Development, and the Department of Public Works will decide whether a new residential, commercial or industrial development must install cameras at "strategic locations" before a development permit is issued.
The City Council passed the measure, which becomes effective next week, by a 4-1 vote.
Cameras installed at new developments will be connected to a watch room at the police station, Mayor S. Fred Simmons said.
10/07/2007 |
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