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I hate all the CCTV cameras but if we have to have them
then
at least we should be able to get some assistance from
the
operators. If you get into trouble swimming then
everybody
knows that you wave your arm furiously. Flying your
plane or
piloting your boat you know it's mayday. Skiers
know to
put ski's
in a cross behind their dear nearly departed. But as yet
nobody seems to have suggested a universal call sign to
get
help from a CCTV operator. Okay, so my personal
preference
is for a visual display of my disgust at being watched
24/7
however, in the interests of it actually being of some
use,
perhaps it could be arms crossed over your head.
something like this!! [+]
http://cheerleading...77_5904d3e910_m.jpg
[xandram, Mar 10 2011]
or this?
http://newsblogs.ch...0a66fec5c970c-800wi
[xandram, Mar 10 2011]
[link]
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How about bending over, dropping your pants and giving 'em a nice fruitbowl? |
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In the UK, the main function of CCTV appears to be to generate hours of faintly amusing TV. There have been a few high profile cases in which CCTV has proved useless.
A few years ago, armed police chased down, shot and killed a man who they suspected of some form of terrorism. This happened in central London, ending in an underground train, with CCTV cameras littering the route. After the event, it emerged that most or all of the CCTV was switched off.
More recently, a vehicle carrying a murder victim was known to have crossed a bridge where CCTV cameras are sited. Cameras specifically positioned to observe vehicles crossing the bridge, but strangely unable to provide sufficient clarity to read a number plate. |
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If it weren't for other numerous examples of utterly incompetent purchasing by our authorities, one might suspect that the cameras were not there for the benefit or protection of the population. |
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CCTV as it is rarely provides any help after the event. What chance is there for someone depending on help at the time? |
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I've seen dances that could be described as calls for
help. Perhaps it should incorporate some
distastefully disturbing dance moves. |
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