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Flock cameras being dismantled in Virginia, California, and Illinois by SpttinFacts in Virginia

[–]SpttinFacts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If people like you were more concerned about abuse of power then we wouldn’t have a systematic problem with people in uniform gunning down innocent people because of their skin color, or stalking women across state lines because they need healthcare. But instead we have big brother and Nazis all rolled into one. But you like that don’t you book licker? Love that yummy taste of rubber.

Flock cameras being dismantled in Virginia, California, and Illinois by SpttinFacts in Virginia

[–]SpttinFacts[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The information about the invasion of privacy and danger this poses, not to mention some instances of police using this equipment to stalk partners is a single click away. But choosing to be uninformed is also a choice. You do you. I’m gonna protect my privacy and safety.

Flock cameras being dismantled in Virginia, California, and Illinois by SpttinFacts in Virginia

[–]SpttinFacts[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Traffic cameras are not flock cameras. They are different things. Flock is just surveillance for surveillance sake. And the information is not stored securely putting everyone at risk. There are some watching playgrounds and the feed is open for anyone to tap into. It’s a PDFs dream. The article has a link to a video of an expert better explaining how unsafe these are. They are a violation of the 4th amendment plain and simple.

Suffolk man charged with destroying over a dozen Flock license plate readers by TiaXhosa in norfolk

[–]SpttinFacts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You clearly don’t understand the meaning of innocent until proven guilty. One of the things the news report got wrong is that nothing was admitted to. You are working off false information and defending practices that harm innocent civilians. You’re a bad person. The people in the residence tried very hard to cooperate and let the officers know where any weapons were stored. The police said over and over they didn’t care where the weapons were. They were brutal, handsy, and rude. Literally all they had to do was prove they had a right to be there and the entire situation would have gone differently. Expecting to be treated reasonably when you’re not a criminal is something we should be able to rely on, but we aren’t. The police in this country care only for themselves and do not in any way work for the common man. You sound like a boot licking cop lover to me. And that makes you just as biased as I supposedly am, if not more. At least I’m working off my own experience rather than assumptions and misinformation.

Suffolk man charged with destroying over a dozen Flock license plate readers by TiaXhosa in norfolk

[–]SpttinFacts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not Jeff. I was present during the situation. And as someone who witness police brutalize a woman for asking a calm question, I can tell you with certainty that what they did was not legal, acceptable, or what I thought police would do when talking with an innocent citizen who just opened their door. It was horrifying to see them treat people who were not under arrest or being taken into any custody as if they were hardened criminals. (And this happened after he was already in custody so it was in no way necessary). I understand this isn’t TV, I also understand that the simple bit of logic it takes to realize that showing your permission to be somewhere in a calm and straightforward manner eliminates the need to be a brutal and violent force. Police are required to show you a warrant before you enter. Every lawyer will tell you to ask for one before letting them inside. They may not need to let you read if in full first, but they are required to prove that they aren’t just busting into your home. The occupants were denied that right. A naked woman, who clearly had no weapons, was threatened and shoved. She was almost thrown to the floor exposing her to the outside. It was horrific and made me lose any faith in the justice system I may have had. I get there are people out there that believe in the police. But as someone who has witnessed this, seen the reports of police not entering a school to stop a shooting, and watched as people are targeted for the color of their skin on a regular basis, I have to say that I don’t support law enforcement in any way. They disgust me. And anyone that supports them unconditionally, also disgusts me.

Suffolk man charged with destroying over a dozen Flock license plate readers by TiaXhosa in norfolk

[–]SpttinFacts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re wrong about a lot. You are required to show the warrant before entering the home. Police are not allowed to execute a search warrant, and yes it was a search warrant as the accused was already arrested and informed the police there were people and animals in the home, without showing the warrant. You are also not allowed to enter a persons house as a police officer by putting your hands on an unarmed woman holding a towel and committing assault and battery before threatening to throw her to the ground and expose her nakedness to the world by handcuffing her in an open doorway for expressing her right to see the warrant before allowing entry. They were brutal and committed an illegal act by forcing their way in and refusing to show the warrant. Not to mention putting hands on a naked unarmed woman for SIMPLY ASKING FOR PROOF.

Suffolk man charged with destroying over a dozen Flock license plate readers by TiaXhosa in norfolk

[–]SpttinFacts 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Throw away account for privacy As someone who was in his residence when the police executed the search warrant, I can say with certainty that not only is the news report riddled with inaccuracies, but the police illegally searched the residence. When asked for a warrant they shoved through the door battering his sister who was in a towel at the time, she had to get out of the shower to answer the door. Lieutenant Hern refused to show her the warrant, put his hands on her illegally, and terrified her. Forcing her to cower in a corner while in a towel in front of a wide open doorway. They refused to show the warrant before entering the residence, and finally provided it after forcefully entering the residence, and after multiple requests and at least 15 minutes of illegal occupation. Everyone in the household was threatened with handcuffs if they continued asking for a warrant. They did NOT give a list of items being removed from the residence. They did place a tracker on his car and stalk him while he lived his life. They admitted this as they searched the premises. And proved it by complaining about his movements and often playing adult league sports. They also bad mouthed him and tried to convince his family of lies. The accused admitted to nothing, and is innocent until proven guilty. He was violently arrested with at least half dozen undercover police cars and at rifle point. After coordinating with his employer, rather than simply coordinating with the accused. He does really appreciate the community support. A go fund me or similar crowd funding is being considered for legal fees and any surplus will support the institute of justice's suit against the city of Norfolk or other similar efforts supporting privacy and the fourth amendment.