So much is being written about people’s fears of losing their privacy. People who live in democratic societies are starting to feel as if they are slowly, but surely being transitioned into a police state. These fears are real and valid with the advancements of technology. However, laws being passed to protect the privacy of our […]
Big Brother is Coming to Chicago
New street lights called “Intellistreets” are coming to Chicago. These are not your average street lights. These lights also double as surveillance monitors. They can play music, direct traffic, monitor conversations, take pictures, and send emergency signals. The lights include “Homeland Security” applications and are being installed in a few cities, including Chicago, Pittsburgh and Detroit, with the […]
Thief Steals from Couple Rehearsing “I Do’s”
I have heard of people stealing from envelope gift boxes at weddings and from people’s cars in cemeteries, but this is a new one. An unidentified and uninvited woman was caught on a security camera entering a church in Des Moines, Washington as a couple was rehearsing for their wedding. The camera caught the woman reaching into […]
Police Tracking Your Every Move With License Plate Readers
Privacy vs. personal freedom. The blurring of online and offline privacy. Concerns that we are becoming a “surveillance society.” How much of your personal freedoms are you willing to sacrifice to give the police and government the tools they can use to catch criminals? It is a very tough question because it seems the answer depends […]
Don’t Be a Dummy…… Camera
Well here is a huge problem. You need a deterrent at your home or work and cannot afford a full blown security camera system due to economic conditions. Join the crowd! Crime is up and money is down and the bad guys are eying your place as a target. There are plenty of low cost video security systems available […]
