The NYPD thinks citizens with cameras are a concern, as they worry citizens with smart glasses could film their operations. One thing police need is the ability to perform their duties in secret. (/sarc)
This from the organization that maintains over 25,000 surveillance cameras with automated facial and license plate readding capabilities.
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WDS · October 4, 2026 at 11:36 am
The one thing the watchers hate is being watched. Aside from the 2 FLOCK cameras nearby, there are now 2 of these pole mounted devices in town and probably installed at night.
Steve S6 · October 4, 2026 at 12:07 pm
The literal definition of Secret Police.
TRX · October 4, 2026 at 2:11 pm
“Cameras for us, not for you!”
“Guns for us, not for you!”
Jester · October 4, 2026 at 6:04 pm
I feel for every camera they own or any they subcontract to use there should be a reduction of one police officer.
Jonathan · October 4, 2026 at 10:59 pm
I am not surprised…
I have heard that there is, at least theoretically, a way to broadcast a signal that freezes line scanning of cameras so that they don’t refresh and load new frames.
I have not been able to confirm that; if that, or a similar method of affecting video without affecting visual (eyes) were possible, it would be a huge help to privacy.
i also assume that if it became widespread, the government would ban it like they have Rf jamming.
Robert Jones · October 5, 2026 at 6:34 pm
A dilemma as old as time. Quis custodiet ipsos custodes. What a great target for some determined hackers, or even a company, let alone someone looking to see where our fearless leaders might have been. Bet some clever soul could sort out armored car paths pretty easily too.
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