Comments on: Facing overly ambitious timeframe, subway security cameras face more delays

By: Think twice

Think twice — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:38:34 +0000

Nowadays those security cams would more likely scare off stabbers, flashers, muggers, purse snatchers, rapists, & gangs on the prowl than terrorists. Six out of seven ain’t bad.

By: Todd

Todd — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:16:01 +0000

Chris, I completely agree.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:46:12 +0000

I’ve seen cameras installed at several stations such as Junction Blvd and Bowling Green. Not sure if they’re hooked up or not but they’re around.

By: Benjamin Kabak

Benjamin Kabak — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:28:47 +0000

Thanks, Max. I’ve attempted to clear up some of that confusion with an update.

By: Alon Levy

Alon Levy — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:00:39 +0000

With any luck, the cameras will get axed at the next budget cut, and our privacy will remain uninfringed marginally less infringed.

By: Max

Max — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:39:08 +0000

I think you’re confusing two issues in this article. The August ‘05 effort was to equip the stations with cameras, and many do have them installed now, though they are obviously behind schedule (big surprise). The pilot program for the subway cars is a more recent effort. Indeed, the fiber optic cables have nothing to do with the on-board cameras.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:52:18 +0000

Cameras don’t prevent terrorism _at all_. When the perpetrators are hoping to die in the attack, it doesn’t have any deterrent effect.

This is another privacy attack, just like having NYPD cameras in the streets.

-Chris