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NYPD Installs "Sky Watch" In Harlem Neighborhood
NY.1com ^
| 11-22-2006
| NY1 News
Posted on 11/22/2006 7:59:21 AM PST by Nachum
The NYPD has installed a patrol tower in a Harlem neighborhood in an effort to cut crime in the high-risk neighborhood.
The two-story booth tower, called Sky Watch, gives the officer sitting inside a better vantage point from which to monitor the area. Officers in the booth have access to a spotlight, sensors, and four cameras. The tower is portable and can be moved to the areas that need it most.
Residents in Harlem say they like the idea, though some wonder if the appearance of Sky Watch has anything to do with the two new luxury condos built on a nearby corner.
"There was crime around here before and they never had it. Now all these expensive buildings, it's true, said one area resident. But actually it's good though, because then I used to see a lot of crowd here and sometimes I was scared to pass here, but guess what, that doesn't happen anymore. Its a kind of deterrence and it's good."
Police say the Harlem tower was placed there to combat a rise in murders.
Sky Watch has also been tested in Crown Heights in Brooklyn where it reduced crime. Police are hoping to have three more towers soon.
TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Front Page News; News/Current Events; US: New York
KEYWORDS: harlem; nypd; skywatch
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posted on
11/22/2006 7:59:22 AM PST
by
Nachum
To: Nachum
Can Snake Plitkin be far behind?
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posted on
11/22/2006 8:00:42 AM PST
by
edcoil
(Reality doesn't say much - doesn't need too)
To: edcoil
hahaha I thought the same thing!
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posted on
11/22/2006 8:02:29 AM PST
by
sheana
To: Nachum
This sounds like the portable towers now used on the border by the Army Guard and BP. No way would I want to be sitting in one late a night - talk about your high value target....
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posted on
11/22/2006 8:05:54 AM PST
by
ASOC
(The phrase "What if" or "If only" are for children.)
To: Nachum
"Residents in Harlem say they like the idea, though some wonder if the appearance of Sky Watch has anything to do with the two new luxury condos built on a nearby corner."
Skytower: Good
Reasons for putting it in: Racist
Being Damned if you do, Damned if you don't: Priceless
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posted on
11/22/2006 8:06:16 AM PST
by
lovecraft
(Specialization is for insects.)
To: edcoil
Can Snake Plitkin be far behind? Plissken
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posted on
11/22/2006 8:06:28 AM PST
by
NurdlyPeon
(Wearing My 'Jammies Proudly)
To: Nachum
Now they can monitor all of Bill Clinton's "visitors"?
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posted on
11/22/2006 8:06:44 AM PST
by
TommyDale
(Iran President Ahmadinejad is shorter than Tom Daschle!)
To: Horatio Gates
Did I ever tell you about the time I heard the Dead play "Along the Watchtower" live in concert? True story.
This sounds like a good job for whoever the Sgt is pissed at.
"Smitty, you got watchtower duty!"
To: NurdlyPeon
Plissken "Call me Snake."
9
posted on
11/22/2006 8:08:53 AM PST
by
Jonah Hex
("How'd you get that scar, mister?" "Nicked myself shaving.")
To: Nachum
Ha! This story reminds me of an Arnold Swatzenegger movie called "Running Man."
Thank you Hillary!
10
posted on
11/22/2006 8:12:25 AM PST
by
EndWelfareToday
(Live free and keep what you earn.)
To: Jonah Hex
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posted on
11/22/2006 8:13:26 AM PST
by
JZelle
To: Nachum
I think this is the way law enforcement is going. Soon they may have towers, airborne, or even satellite cameras that record whole cities 24-7. A drive-by shooting happens you just rewind and see where the car came from and where it went. Give LE something to go on right away.
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posted on
11/22/2006 8:15:36 AM PST
by
Gator101
To: Nachum
Interesting idea.
Can castles and moats be far behind?
What wonders this modern age does bring.
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posted on
11/22/2006 8:16:42 AM PST
by
Dr.Zoidberg
(Mohammedism - Bringing you only the best of the 6th century for fourteen hundred years.)
To: TommyDale
Now they can spy on Charlie Rangel with ease.
To: Nachum
Somebody ping me when they get "Booty Watch" operational.
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posted on
11/22/2006 8:18:11 AM PST
by
TC Rider
(The United States Constitution © 1791. All Rights Reserved.)
To: Nachum
Here's one they have in Northern Ireland. As evidenced by the bullet holes some of the locals don't care for it too much.
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posted on
11/22/2006 8:19:56 AM PST
by
Gator101
To: edcoil
I thought Plisskin was dead
To: Jonah Hex
Hey Shnake, eyes thoughts yous was dead!
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posted on
11/22/2006 8:20:55 AM PST
by
yobid
(A world without Islam is a world with peace)
To: ASOC
I hope they have sandbagged it, otherwise the officer is getting to get some dancing action dodging the bullets.
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posted on
11/22/2006 8:21:16 AM PST
by
seppel
To: JZelle
That's the same line from "Big Jake".
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posted on
11/22/2006 8:26:41 AM PST
by
Disambiguator
(This tagline is brought to you by the letter "S" with a slash in front of it.)
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