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[–] InMediaRes [S] 0 points 14 points 14 points (+14|-0) ago
The whole thing is rife with security, transparency, and privacy problems. Eg:
[–] DownByTheRiver 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
While they don't plan on it, I would assume the recordings will be released via FOIA requests. And that means countless lawsuits to have the FOIA requests actually followed.
[–] pepepepepe 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I think public release of footage is a balance of privacy and transparency. That's why I like the FOIA model. If a cop conducts a warrant search in someone's home, should everyone have the right to see every last nook and cranny of that home? At the same time, if the homeowner notices something is amiss like stolen or damaged property not accounted for then don't they have the right to inquire about this? Some things need to be withheld not to protect the police but the privacy of citizens.
[–] donkeyqong 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Do you expect the police to post unedited streams of every camera on a searchable database? What do you expect?
[–] torky 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
They plan that, but I can imagine plenty of activists and groups pestering and bashing the police until they do. Of course, it'll only happen with high profile cases and not everyday incidents. Shame...
[–] unatco ago
If the chief says he won't release recordings the recordings wont be released. Since 92 LAPD brass is chosen on how well they suck money from the city and defy the mayor. Activists are nobodies and certainly get no respect from the public here.