Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Street Lights Double As Surveillance

FOX Charlotte




CHARLOTTE, NC- They can entertain, save energy, and the designer says they could save your life.

But some say “Intellistreets” should really be called "spying street lights."

"If I'm out, I just wanna be out. I don't want to feel like I have eyes on me all time,” said Steven Ortiz, an Uptown Charlotte resident.

"It's a small invasion of privacy," said Brandon Chalfant, a North Charlotte resident.

These street lights double as surveillance.

They can play music, monitor conversations, direct traffic, send emergency signals, and take pictures.

"It makes me feel kinda.. that's creepy," said Shamel Ridley, an Uptown Charlotte Resident...[Full Article]
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