British Traffic Wardens Issued CCTV Head Cameras

Rick writes "The Surveillance Society of Great Britain has taken another turn for the worse, as traffic wardens in Eccles, Manchester are being issued with CCTV head sets and given the legal power to impose fines of up to £80 for littering and other anti social behavior"

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A change for the worse?

[Jogar the Barbarian]

Stopping littering and antisocial behavior is a change for the worse? As mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani dropped crime by a significant amount through the use of his "street crime units" which targeted just these types of perps. As it turns out, those who would commit these infractions were frequently the type who would proceed to commit more heinous acts, and sometimes were even already wanted by the police.

This sort of vigilance is exactly what we need if we're ever going to get serious about making city streets safe for everyone and not just gang members.