Police cams to be placed in playgrounds
Not everyone is thrilled with the news that several new police security cameras will be placed in park playgrounds. CBC tried unsuccessfully to get information from the SPVM about whether existing police cameras had been demonstrably useful in reducing crime. Without facts it’s difficult to know whether these cameras might simply be theatre meant to show the public that something’s being done.
steph 15:39 on 2022-03-07 Permalink
With crime rates at their highest ever, I’m glad they’re thinking of the children first. Body cameras would only hurt the public.
Kate 15:42 on 2022-03-07 Permalink
Car 19-3! Car 19-3! A small boy has been pushed off the seesaw in Nelson Mandela park. Suspect is blonde girl, 1.2 meters tall, approximate age seven. She may be armed with a stick. Approach with caution!
Dominic 16:04 on 2022-03-07 Permalink
Maybe this will stop kids from playing dice in parks, so the cops don’t have to shoot them dead
Ephraim 16:16 on 2022-03-07 Permalink
steph – Where are you hearing that crime rates are at their highest ever? Crime is low. Well… okay, at least reported crime is low. The murder rate is extremely low.
DeWolf 18:22 on 2022-03-07 Permalink
Crime rates are not at their highest levels ever. Not even close.
dhomas 18:33 on 2022-03-07 Permalink
Preeeetty sure that was sarcasm on Steph’s part.
steph 19:03 on 2022-03-07 Permalink
it was sarcasm. I thought it was obvious.
The cameras are uncalled for. What we need are body cameras on copss
Ian 22:49 on 2022-03-07 Permalink
What we need are body cameras on ̶c̶o̶p̶s̶s̶ civilians to record the cops