Comments on: Coppers Watch You On ACHD Cameras

By: Ronnie

Ronnie — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:05:19 +0000

Just a reminder, Give an inch they’ll take a mile

By: Ronnie

Ronnie — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:03:00 +0000

Here is the agreement
http://achdidaho.org/PDF/staff_reports/2010/021010/3.pdf

Section 3 article D vii of the agreement states “The system or equipment shal not be used for any investigative purpose or surveillance of any kind whatsoever.”

in Sara’s Blog http://www.sarabakerforachd.com/blog/?p=95 she states
“There was a foot pursuit near St Luke’s Hospital. Since we don’t have helicopters in the Boise area, dispatchers followed the pursuee by camera and was able to help the police make the arrest.”

This is in direct violation of the formentioned agreement and is grounds for termination of this agreement under section 11 a,

The initial term of the agreement will be until September 30, 2010, with
the option to renew annually. Perhaps it should be reviewed ya think?

By: diane sower

diane sower — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:55:44 +0000

If we’re gonna crap on our teachers and school children, and keep the archaic Nickelby around which counts the tests of low I.Q. students, then I say cut the cam business as well. B.S. to pay someone to watch cameras off hours. Waste of my tax dollars, just like re-vamping the capital building was.

By: IdahoN8V

IdahoN8V — Mon, 24 May 2010 19:43:51 +0000

Its always interesting to hear the outcry against any new tool or technology used in law enforcement. I think there are too many cop shows out there portraying the myth that police can make a few keystrokes and have access to everything from your dental records to your I-tunes account. The reality is something quite different. Most police and government agencies are sadly behind the times, many relying on technology from the last century. So, when government tries to catch up with what is already out there, people start calling it “Big Brother.” While there may be a time that Big Brother becomes that intrusive, (thanks mainly to the libs) the time is not now. As pointed out earlier the only people who’s privacy might be “violated” at this point are those who would prefer to scurry around in the dark away from the eyes of the law. I’m sure there were those types in the 19th century who protested the adoption of gas-fueled streetlamps too!

By: Porcupine Picayune

Porcupine Picayune — Sun, 23 May 2010 22:29:36 +0000

KTA,

You must be one of the “…particular Journalists and Reporters…” whose writings I enjoy.

By: Kappa TA

Kappa TA — Sun, 23 May 2010 04:03:31 +0000

Pocupine:

You Tube and Jib Jab aside, you’ll also find good reporting here:

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/05/22/v-print/1203236/spj-northwest-excellence-in-journalism.html

This is the Society of Professional Journalists of which I am a member, along with the Idaho Press Club.

KTA

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 22 May 2010 19:36:36 +0000

They monitor major intersections of the city, mostly for traffic congestion issues and accidents. They are not used to spy on you while you are smoking a joint in your car. The only time police have access is if they ask a dispatcher to look at a certtain location for a specific reason, and yes this may be to see if a certain car is at that intersection, usually beacause that car is a suspect vehicle in a criminal act.

By: erico49

erico49 — Sat, 22 May 2010 17:21:23 +0000

I guess I am out of touch. We seem to have established a video surveillance network for law enforcement with little or no public comment… and nobody seems to care.

By: Don

Don — Sat, 22 May 2010 16:54:19 +0000

Interesting to note that KBOI-TV and KTVB have had full access to these video feeds for at least five years…

Peak Broadcasting also has them.

By: T & J

T & J — Sat, 22 May 2010 14:37:31 +0000

If the television stations can get a live feed from the ACHD cameras as well as the local police; why can these not be made available to the general public to view, too?

The still camera views tell us something in the past. It would be more interesting to watch the accidents at Eagle Road and Chinden in real time. Perhaps some of our local attorneys could hire people to assist them in chasing the ambulances from their desk. Economic opportunity with no incremental cost to the ACHD.