“Cameras effective security measure” goes on to observe “Critics also say the group behind the [surveillance] cameras has no oversight—and that’s true. There are no state or federal laws governing the use of public cameras. Whether some form of oversight is needed is worthy discussing. Critics won’t say it, but there’s something about this innovative system that makes them nervous. This is to be expected with new technology.”
WATCHDOG: A wag of the tail. While embracing useful new technology, we must safeguard hard won liberties.
A place to start would be to invite representatives of the local ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) or its equivalent to participate in the Lancaster Community Safety Coalition, which sponsors the cameras. Also, whoever is Lancaster’s mayor should be an ex officio member of the managing board.
Furthermore, as pointed out in a recent Letter, improper police activities must also be reported.
