Video surveillance program coming up for vote

Video surveillance program coming up for vote
 

Soon, the Fresno City Council is voting on a proposed $1.2 million video surveillance program. This program would place 75 video surveillance cameras throughout the city, monitoring the activities of Fresno residents, 24 hours a day.
 
Video surveillance is a Big Brother program. It should be rejected because:

• It threatens privacy rights, allowing the government (and possibly other members of the public) to know what we are doing and where we are going.

• It is ineffective in reducing crime. Study after study demonstrates that video surveillance cameras do not reduce crime or the fear of crime in the long run.

• It is expensive. The $1.2 million proposed for the surveillance cameras could be better spent on more effective crime reduction measures such as increased foot patrols, community policing, and better lighting.
 
Urge the city council members to protect your privacy and oppose video surveillance!  Click here to take action: https://ssl.capwiz.com/aclu-nc/issues/alert/?alertid=8851756&type=CU&show_alert=1