'Quick Deploy' Cameras Wouldn't Spy on Protesters, Says Police Chief
Some aldermen have raised concerns about how Somerville police would use two mobile video cameras given to the police department.
Two "quick deploy" cameras recently given to the Somerville Police Department would not be used to monitor protests or crowds, according to Somerville Police Chief Thomas Pasquarello. They would be used to augment surveillance work conducted by eight stationary cameras already in place within the city, the police chief said. Speaking to the Somerville Board of Aldermen Thursday, Pasquarello said the department would not use the cameras to monitor protests. That "would not be the purpose at all," the police chief said. Some aldermen have voiced concerns about the so-called "quick deploy" cameras, arguing for the need to protect residents' constitutional rights. Ward 6 Alderman Rebekah Gewirtz, speaking at a Jan. 24 Board of Aldermen meeting…
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Jason
7:00 am on Monday, April 15, 2013
Thank you Courtney! This sort of stuff doesn't bother me at the moment. If they where in the winterhill area I would enjoy thier presence, as would the dealers and petty thieves running alike round here. more ›