NOLA Using Cameras to Monitor Crime

The Times-Picayune reports that New Orleans has been using covert cameras as a crime-fighting tool, but Mayor Nagin nor the city's chief technology office are willing to disclose the locations or numbers of cameras. It was revealed, however, that at least 100 security cameras will be in use throughout the city by October.

New Orleans' approach to implementing camera use is opposite of Shreveport, which notified then fought the public in order to install the cameras--even agreeing to post signs in the areas where cameras are in use.

Posted by AJR at August 6, 2003 07:56 AM