[FreeTheHostages]

I think the ACLU has been consulting/negotiating with the police department on this issue. Because the ACLU doesn't like the cameras either. The police tactic is probably legal, though, and that's why the ACLU hasn't taken the next step and sued.

Of course, while so many homicides go unsolved, you and I in particular, as DC Chapter members who live in the city, have a right to be *appalled* at the police's priorities. (Are there any other DC Chapter members that actually live in the city other than you and me? LOL. Mudboy Slim talks about a bumper sticker that says: "you are not alone! -- freerepublic.com" -- that would be *highly* relevant in this city.)

[kristinn]

I think the ACLU has been consulting/negotiating with the police department on this issue. Because the ACLU doesn't like the cameras either. The police tactic is probably legal, though, and that's why the ACLU hasn't taken the next step and sued.

There in lies the problem. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Protesting against the status quo has never been for the faint of heart, but this just adds to the palpitations.

I would think an injunction could be sought limiting the use of the videotapes to actual law enforcement and prohibiting other uses by the government.

Another angle though is that the tapes could be subject to FOIA. Enemies and the press would love to scan the tapes for any number of reasons.