Calgary Surveillance State: “Action Stations, Action Stations!”
Yesterday, I discussed the City of Calgary’s proposal to introduce wireless surveillance cameras in select public spaces for police and bylaw officers. Turns out, City Council was talking about it at the same time:
The city will move forward with the installation of up to 24 surveillance cameras downtown, after council approved their use Monday.
The $500,000-pilot project will see the wireless cameras deployed at crime hot spots, including along the river pathways, 4th Avenue S.E. in the East Village and Stephen Avenue.
The cameras, which police and bylaw officers will be able to access from laptops, will be directed only at public places, such as sidewalks and green space
Ald. Joe Ceci and Ald. Brian Pincott were opposed to the cameras.
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