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City of Hamilton orders resident to take down 10 security cameras from his home (www.youtube.com)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/canada@lemmy.ca
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A local Hamilton man has been ordered by the city to take down his security cameras that he has on the outside of his house, despite his claim that his footage has been useful in crime investigations.

Dan Myles says he has 10 security cameras outside his home on MacNab Street North in downtown Hamilton, and he says he needs them.

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[–] 5 points 1 year ago (8 children)

No, because thieves who aren't total idiots will move on when they see a camera.

One of the issues brought in the video is that people are unaware of the cameras (bullshit) and unable to consent to being photographed (also bullshit, since there is no expectation of privacy when out in public).

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Yes. Further update. Put up fake ones to scare away potential thieves as well.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    No, because thieves who aren’t total idiots will move on when they see a camera.

    If that were true, we wouldn't be seeing a constant stream of camera footage of porch pirates on news channels, media outlets and social media. The reality is that opportunistic thieves don't care anymore. Policing doesn't focus on property crimes against average citizens, it's a complete afterthought.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (2 children)

    Those are the idiots! 😀

    But you're right, police aren't / can't protect people against these crimes. The afterthought does benefit from camera footage, though.

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