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[–] InMediaRes [S] 0 points 14 points (+14|-0) ago 

The whole thing is rife with security, transparency, and privacy problems. Eg:

LAPD has said it does not plan on publicly releasing the recordings

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[–] DownByTheRiver 0 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.

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[–] pepepepepe 0 points 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.

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[–] donkeyqong 0 points 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?

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[–] torky 0 points 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...

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[–] 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.