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Chicago Pondering Huge Camera Network

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the big-brother-is-watching dept.

andyring writes "According to ABC7 in Chicago, mayor Daley rolled out plans to install thousands of video cameras in public places across the Windy City. In some ways, I suppose there are positives, as all the existing and future cameras are tied in to the 911 emergency center, allowing a 911 dispatcher to actually watch the area in question when someone dials 911. Dispatchers will be able to control some of the cameras, such as panning and zooming in."

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  1. As a citizen of Chicago... by dgulbran · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I'm certain that the mayor only wants what is best for our city. Like a casino. And besides, what our mayor wants, our mayor gets. Although, usually in the middle of the night when no one else can stop him.

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