Reposted by k
While I loathe surveillance, this story is misleading. Police have been talking about a program described as secret in this piece since last year (I reported on it), so the use of private cameras by the city isn't some breaking scandal (though it should be a scandal in general IMO).
seattletimes.com
SPD’s surveillance network is now far larger than previously reported
The Police Department's use of private cameras caught the attention of the city's inspector general for public safety, who flagged concerns in an annual review.
