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From KHON2:

Chinatown in Honolulu has 26 cameras. The surveillance system is suppose to be run by volunteers. But as the story reveals, manpower is not easily found (they need 10 volunteers):

Uehara says a tough screening process is necessary. He recalls an applicant who was recognized by a fellow officer. “We made a warrant check on him using the computers right there,” Uehara said. “He had a $10,000 warrant, so I had to tell him sorry, you can’t volunteer, but you’re getting arrested for that $10,000 warrant.”

Uehara is aware of the potential for misuse. “They can tell their partner, hey you better watch out and not do something because the camera can pick you up on this street or that street,” he said.

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