Thursday, February 7, 2013

Video: New York Civil Liberties Union releases to mixed reviews iPhone version of Android Stop & Frisk Watch app

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From Gothamist: comes this prompt reaction to a new iphone app:
Today the NYCLU has released the iPhone version of their Stop & Frisk Watch app that allows users to record police interactions and submit them to the organization in real time. The NYCLU notes that a new testing feature for the program should cut down on the large volume of videos that aren't actually documenting police interactions, but instead show users toying with the app. But in one memorable instance, NYPD officers themselves used the video app to share their feelings towards the NYCLU:

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