dinker Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 The London Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is set to launch a one-year pilot project that equips cops with body-worn video cameras to be used during their interactions with the public. The pilot will include a total of 500 cameras distributed across ten city boroughs. http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2014/05/london-police-to-use-wearable-video-cameras-in-public-interactions/ I`ve noticed a few drones flying over my area (West London) at night - they look like quadrocopters and sound like a two-stroke motorcycle. It seems that 1984 has arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossybabe Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 The London Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is set to launch a one-year pilot project that equips cops with body-worn video cameras to be used during their interactions with the public. The pilot will include a total of 500 cameras distributed across ten city boroughs. http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2014/05/london-police-to-use-wearable-video-cameras-in-public-interactions/ I`ve noticed a few drones flying over my area (West London) at night - they look like quadrocopters and sound like a two-stroke motorcycle. It seems that 1984 has arrived. That'll show the average bobby up for what they really are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Banner Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 That'll show the average bobby up for what they really are... Indeed, a double edged sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossybabe Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Indeed, a double edged sword. The out takes will be priceless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendy Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I look forward to this being at football grounds across the country, best dig my pink shirt out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Tulip Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Will they be turned on for the entire shift or will they just be turned on by the boby when she/he wants it switched on - big difference. How long before we have reports of "Um, the video has gone missing and we don't know why" appear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkman Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 That'll show the average bobby up for what they really are... Yep, and for this reason it's a positive step. It's quite telling that the perceived reason for implementing these is to keep an eye on the cops, not the people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interestrateripoff Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I wonder how many camera failings we'll have where data wasn't recorded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robo1968 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I like the fact they need training,, what for? This should have happened years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkman Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 You can view some clips already released here - http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/local-news/video-i-robbed-him-wouldnt-7089903 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R K Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Good idea. Now all we need are some police officers. Hardly ever see any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Banner Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Good idea. Now all we need are some police officers. Hardly ever see any. That's because they're all hiding in bushes, waiting for you to go by at 35 MPH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrillex Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 You can view some clips already released here - http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/local-news/video-i-robbed-him-wouldnt-7089903 From that article The cameras will not be permanently switched on.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turned Out Nice Again Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 the only way this could work is if the camera was switched on all the time and non-functioning/ missing video became a serious discipllnary matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ayatollah Buggeri Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 That'll show the average bobby up for what they really are... They only will if (a) they are recording during an entire shift, as noted above, and ( the footage is transmitted in real time (e.g. over 4G) to a central server over which the police have no control, and to which prosecution and defence lawyers have equal access. If the police forces are to preserve their own footage, expect to see many cases in which files mysteriously disappear or SD cards are found to be bad when allegations of police misconduct are made, but crystal clear HD images are available without fail when needed for evidence of attacks on the police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Banner Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 They only will if (a) they are recording during an entire shift, as noted above, and ( the footage is transmitted in real time (e.g. over 4G) to a central server over which the police have no control, and to which prosecution and defence lawyers have equal access. If the police forces are to preserve their own footage, expect to see many cases in which files mysteriously disappear or SD cards are found to be bad when allegations of police misconduct are made, but crystal clear HD images are available without fail when needed for evidence of attacks on the police. Either that, or make it an automatic offence, like failing to provide a breath or blood sample when suspected of drinking and driving. What's good for the goose is good for the gander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 They should also incorporate time, date and GPS location. As they won't be on all the time I do think it will be misused. However, if they were on all the time - what happens when the bobby needs a wee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy_renting Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 They should also incorporate time, date and GPS location. As they won't be on all the time I do think it will be misused. However, if they were on all the time - what happens when the bobby needs a wee? Police! Toiletcam! Action! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blobloblob Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Missed opportunity. I'd be in favour of the use of cameras to protect the public from the police but it's clearly not what this is about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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