Officials in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan are working with police to put surveillance cameras in every single neighborhood.
After placing multiple cameras throughout the city’s West Willow neighborhood several years ago, township officials claim the program’s vast success, which is reportedly centered around one single case, warrants an expansive rollout to every last neighborhood.
Mike Radzik, the director of the Office of Community Standards, justified the program by claiming that the cameras were no different than police officers constantly standing in the neighborhood. Not only has the township seemingly decided to go forward with the program without public input, residents will be required to pay a fee for the township’s venture.
Despite a clear attempt by WDIV to portray massive public support for the incoming cameras, a quick glance at comments from residents shows quite the opposite. “What’s next ? In our homes? Our showers? “Our minds?” Alissa Fortin said.
After placing multiple cameras throughout the city’s West Willow neighborhood several years ago, township officials claim the program’s vast success, which is reportedly centered around one single case, warrants an expansive rollout to every last neighborhood.
Mike Radzik, the director of the Office of Community Standards, justified the program by claiming that the cameras were no different than police officers constantly standing in the neighborhood. Not only has the township seemingly decided to go forward with the program without public input, residents will be required to pay a fee for the township’s venture.
Despite a clear attempt by WDIV to portray massive public support for the incoming cameras, a quick glance at comments from residents shows quite the opposite. “What’s next ? In our homes? Our showers? “Our minds?” Alissa Fortin said.
