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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Smile, You're on a Surveillance Camera

    Federal money is being spent to install video cameras in thirty-seven California cities including Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Long Beach and Palm Springs. How often does it catch criminals in the act? Does it reduce the crime rate? Is it worth the loss of privacy? Also, California finally has a spending plan.

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    By Warren Olney • Aug 22, 2007 • 30m Listen

    Federal money is being spent to install video cameras in thirty-seven California cities including Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Long Beach and Palm Springs. How often does it catch criminals in the act? Does it reduce the crime rate? Is it worth the loss of privacy? Also, California finally has a spending plan.


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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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