Flashcam Performances

Regine reports in her Near Near about the FlashCam that has already been attached to street furniture in 52 locations
in London, Glasgow and Birmingham, where it aims to deter vandalism,
in particular graffiti, prostitution and illegal trash dumping.

The FlashCam-530 senses motion up to 100 feet away. When motion is
detected, the system starts taking 35 mm photographs. A bright flash
goes off and a loud voice message warns the intruder to "leave the area
now" and that his/her photograph is being taken.

Former London Met police officer Steve Galinsky enthused: "They have
already caught lots of people - some quite literally with their pants
down, engaged with prostitutes. The look of utter amazement on their
faces when the camera starts to shout is priceless."

PSFK wonders if there’s a way some arty folk could do some culture jamming here? Maybe they could find where the cameras are and perform some radical performance art whilst their photo is taken. Then - we’d like to see the look of utter amazement on Steve Galinsky’s face.

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