New Haven Independent

Posted by: Alan Felder | November 19, 2008 11:57 PM

Thomas Jefferson once said, " Those who trade essential Liberty for temporary security, deserve neither Liberty nor Security".

Posted by: cedarhillresident | November 20, 2008 9:02 AM

I should call Vinny now so guy was just in my car!!! Not sure what he took, so much stuff in it!!! $200.00 tent is still their and a box of wine is still their but someone said he walked away with a hand full of stuff. I think he took on of my coats. That is no big deal. hmmm cameras not need please this is proof they are!!!!!!!

Posted by: Bruce | November 20, 2008 9:53 AM

This may get interesting. There are already countless cameras set up all over the city -- banks, apartment entrances, parking lots, highway cams, etc. Many of these cameras focus on public sidewalks and streets. If the city ends up regulating these cameras it will have an enormous impact on a lot of businesses.

Currently, I am allowed to photograph public scenes and use my personal video recorder anywhere in public. Does the city have the authority to tell me I can't take pictures in public? This will definitely be an interesting legal battle if the city takes it on.

Posted by: cedarhillresident | November 20, 2008 10:40 AM

Bruce
GOOD POINT! Our property's have cam's on them, to protect the tenants. Many a time cops have called to review them to see if they picked up something on the street near the buildings! Would this mean that we would have to take them down?

Posted by: Gabriela | November 21, 2008 1:13 PM

there is no reasonable expectation of privacy in a public space.
Parks St in Hartford also uses cameras as a crime deterrent as do countless property owners. It works. Thank goodness for well run Special Services Districts that are looking out for the common good.

Posted by: Ned | November 21, 2008 7:28 PM

Put cameras in City Hall, every NHPD vehicle, and that white table cloth restaurant on upper State St., and while your at it, might as well bug all of those places too. Also, can we make Bitsie Clark's official theme song: Me and Mrs. Jones"? - what's she hiding?

Posted by: cedarhillresident | November 23, 2008 9:33 AM

tee hehe Ned.

If we get rid of Vinny's cam's on Chapel looks like Dr. Mel is going to have to take down his too, and traffic cam on the highway, Security cams at stores and in their parking lots, ATM's and property across the city all have public view cam's they rule against these cam's guess what they create a loop whole for people to sue and make any property with a cam up for grabs! Be careful people. their are more cams out their than anyone realizes. This is a major decision!