Cameras in NYC Schools
[From City Limits: News for NYC's Nonprofit, Policy and Activist World]
A very good investigative article on the camera systems in schools. The article is noteworthy for several reasons, but I like the fact that it carefully details the problems in the camera installation. As yesterday’s post also noted regarding the NYC subway camera system, installation is never a slam dunk. While I am sure those inside the industry hear these stories all the time, they are rarely brought to the attention of the public (or me), especially for camera systems designed for security. However, its an important point that getting these systems up and running outside of the lab can be difficult in real world environments with budgets.
Another good point in Winston’s story is the use of the cameras and access to the footage. She details the rules regarding archived footage and the difficulty for parents and students in gaining access to the footage. I am sure the issues here occur for lots of cities and schools using cameras. Putting into places rules and procedures for camera footage is not accomplished overnight. Its a mixture of bureaucratic, legal, and technical issues.
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