UK to lnstall Wireless Mics on London Streets

johnthorensen writes "Looks like parts of London may be seeing wireless microphones on the street sometime soon. At this point, they're looking to use them to monitor noise ordinance violations - if you call about a repeated disturbance, they'll mount one by your place to monitor noise levels for the next several days. The article also notes that they intend to locate them more permanently outside bars and nightclubs. The microphones apparently communicate via wireless Internet connection, although no real details are given as to the nature of said connection. Are London residents getting the boiled frog treatment?"

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Here's a better idea...

[Xarius]

While this is all well and good, it's useless while our justice system is a pathetic case of slapping on the wrist. People simply aren't afraid of British Prisons. My step-father is a prison officer, and these people have PLAYSTATION TWO's in their cells. Most prisoners will repeat offend without any fear whatsoever of going to prison.

Cut the crap, and make prison the hell-hole it's meant to be, and extend sentences.

Re:The Brits love being screwed by their governmen

[taskforce]

Whereas the ever-proactive Americans fight valiently against the PATRIOT act...

Re:Americans fell for the "freedom bait & swit

[Cryofan]

It ain't offtopic. Slashdot's moderation system is broken and is being abused by the rightwingers and so-called "libertarians".