The first four Orwellian Camera Units are being deployed in the District today, part of a set of 48 cameras to be deployed citywide as part of the DC Crime Emergency. So far, the most amusing of the comments about these new eyes in the sky comes from the Post:
Had the cameras been up, investigators could have checked whether the killing was recorded. Cameras will roll 24 hours a day but will not be monitored live.
Great. So, they’re designed to catch the guy later, but not prevent active crime from happening. Cold comfort for those whose loved ones are killed or maimed. Thanks Linda Cropp, I’m so glad you actually care about crime prevention. So, criminals, if you’d like to avoid these new cameras, they’re going to be placed at 14th & Girard, NW, the 400 block of O St. NW, the 1500-1700 Blocks of Benning Road NE, and the 1200 block of Valley Avenue, SE. Try to keep your drug deals and murders away from these places.
Five more camera units go live next Monday. When we have those locations, we’ll map them for you so you know where to avoid committing crimes.
This post appeared in its original form at DC Metblogs
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