Fighting Crime From Above?

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Chicago, IL: 3,000 more cameras for the housing authority

July 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment · No Verdict

Adrian G. Uribarri from the Chi*Town Daily News reports:
A $23 million proposal to place more than 3,000 cameras around public-housing developments has alarmed privacy advocates and raised questions over the effectiveness of surveillance systems.
Under the plan, the Chicago Housing Authority would install the cameras near 16,000 apartments in the city, about three quarters of [...]

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Chicopee Housing Authority, Mass: here come the cameras

July 17th, 2009 · No Comments · No Verdict

Pamela Metaxas from The Republican newspaper reports:
Security cameras are set to be installed at two Chicopee Housing Authority (CHA) complexes as officials move to ensure tenants' safety and to monitor any suspicious activity.

11 cameras will be installed at the Cabot Manor Apartments, which consists of 26 buildings on Stonina Drive and Plante Circle, [...]

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