http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2012/04/27/do-last-years-occupy-protests-really-justify-new-police-videotaping-powers Comments On: Do Last Year's Occupy Protests Really Justify New Police Videotaping Powers? by Eli Sanders en-us Copyright 2013 The Stranger. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, The Stranger readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact The Stranger. webmaster@thestranger.com (The Stranger Webmaster) Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:01 -0700 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:00:00 -0700 Foundation http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Posted by suddenlyorcas]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:34:22 -0700 The Stranger
So these protestor go into an unwinnable conflict with armed policemen who have every modern weapon as an option.

But actually, they don't want to show their opinion...they want to be anonymous.

Or not.

What was the point again?!?!

Posted by Supreme Ruler Of The Universe]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:35:02 -0700 The Stranger Posted by policethepolice]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:19:33 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Kinison]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:23:17 -0700 The Stranger
That's what I thought.
Posted by -J]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:52:36 -0700 The Stranger
Second, cops frequently video protests and demonstrations. It seems they are just trying to do this more openly. Frankly, I'd rather they video openly and honestly rather than circumspectly.

Third, I sort of see this as a two way street. The ability for nearly any citizen with a cell phone to video cops has the effect of putting pressure on them to behave. And when they do step out of line, they are far more likely to be caught on video than they would have any time in the past. Likewise, I would think that cops openly recording protests and demonstrations would have the effect of keeping them peaceful. If we all know we are on camera, we are more likely to keep a cooler head.

As long as the police aren't using the cameras as a means of intimidation, then I guess I'm not really seeing this as a problem. If the police ARE using cameras as a form of intimidation, then address the intimidation, not the camera.
Posted by Reverse Polarity]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:32:15 -0700 The Stranger
"All residents of the City of Seattle have a right to a police force held fully accountable by its citizens. The Seattle Police Department’s Office of Professional Accountability will now report to the Mayor."

http://i103.org
Posted by I103]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:32:05 -0700 The Stranger
A PERCENTAGE OF THE UPFRONT PLUS ROYALTIES!

When do we want it?

CALL MY AGENT!

Posted by Anastasia Beaverhausen]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:03:28 -0700 The Stranger