[Scan-DC] VSP video cameras on car

[Samuel C. Dixon]

I forgot that they provide the detection equipment for free.   I much prefer
the ALPR though.  I drove a LoJack car for two years without ever recovering
anything.  Excellent point also about the fact that the local jurisdictions
get very little revenue.  In Virginia if we charge under the state code
instead of the county ordinance we actually don't get anything.
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Frank Carson
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 12:48 PM
To: scan-dc at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] VSP video cameras on car


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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