London Police Equipped With 360-Degree Cams

OriginalArlen writes, "In a story so surreal I had to check the primary source, the Register reports that the (London, UK) Metropolitan Police are trying out the use of eight tiny cams, mounted in the police helmet, to provide 360-degree evidence gathering in the event that an officer witnesses a crime. The press release also gives more evidence of the stealth spread of ubiquitous ANPR systems across the country as a spin-off 'benefit' to the London car congestion-charging scheme, which is likely to be rolled out across the country in the next few years. Are we already living in a Panopticon Society?" According to this report from the information commissioner for Great Britain, yep.

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Re:Can I wear one too?

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A prominent police spokesman says that police are given the following directives before dealing with these kind of situations

If you're ever asked why you're doing what you doing simply repeat "Just following orders"

If you're asked what you're doing in a particular situation ( beating up protestors ) say "I am working to protect the interests of my corporate paymasters McDonalds & Starbucks"