[Scan-DC] VSP video cameras on car

[Frank Carson]

Agreed - in Maryland the local agency gets very little money from each 
ticket that an officer writes - very small.  As a side note,  the equipment 
to detect the LoJack signal is provided to the agency for free from the 
company.  No investment - at least monetary.

Frank

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Samuel C. Dixon" <scdixon at comcast.net>
To: <scan-dc at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 12:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] VSP video cameras on car


>
> Down here in Prince William we are currently only using ALPR to locate
> stolen vehicles.  As Cathy said its not about revenue for most 
> professional
> agencies.  It is about public safety.  It's a much more useful investment
> that LoJack considering most people don't have LoJack equipped vehicles.
> The biggest issue is just making sure that the computer is updated 
> regularly
> with the current hot lists.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Cathy Drzyzgula
> Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 11:12 AM
> To: 'Sean Hoyden'
> Cc: scan-dc at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] VSP video cameras on car
>
> This is one argument I've never understood, why using technology to more
> efficiently catch lawbreakers is seen a way to increase revenue, rather 
> than
> a way to increase compliance with the law.  I think the likelihood of
> getting caught should be high to deter people from speeding, driving while
> suspended, stealing cars, etc. and to have consequences for those who do 
> it
> anyhow.
>
> Cathy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Sean Hoyden
> Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 10:54 AM
> Cc: scan-dc at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] VSP video cameras on car
>
> I've actually never understood why someone would think that would work
> anyways.  I mean geez, I've taken photos of vehicles before with my cell
> phone camera and you can still read the plates through those covers.
>
> Before too long it won't matter, car companies will be putting RFID chips 
> in
> every vehicle like airplanes have IFF transponders, it's only a matter of
> time.
>
> Big Brother wants to watch over us all, he needs the revenue.
>
>
>
>
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