For me, I'm inclined to think that some of the tactics that a people already use to spot police presence aren't really affected by this, at least to the degree that people might think at first blush.

 

For example, if you are a mobster, the people on your payroll are probably going to be more useful than an app, and an app really isn't going to change that.

 

If we're talking about people who are committing lots and lots of crime regularly, yet keep getting away with it, then they've probably got a system of their own that's pretty effective as is, whether that be through bribery, through counter-intelligence, or whatever other already existing apps are there.

 

Now, if we're talking about the mainstream public, then I do see a difference.

Too late. They are already watching and listening.

 

But it keeps us safe from terrorists!

I wonder if speeding will be more civil in the future. I also wonder how speeding will mesh with computers driving cars. Think about it, 50 years from now you better not have an accident if you switch your car into manual drive mode.

 

On the app, what a slippery slope, eventually all you will have to do is point your phone at a cop, press one button, and that information will automatically be uploaded to a real time matrix that will be an invaluable tool for all criminals.

 

What do you mean by the bolded?

What's the speed limit on the interstate? If you know it, its not a trap.

 

It's them catching you speeding. Take responsibility. :lol2:

 

While you're laughing about it, the fact is nobody drives the speed limit on the interstate unless forced to.

I will go one step further, applications like this are exactly the justification the government is going to use in the future to monitor our every move. Cameras, drones, credit transactions, vehicle movement, cell phone movement, etc. will all be monitored.

 

In other words, be careful what you wish for because with technology it is almost always going to have unintended consequences that you will despise.

 

I'm intrigued. How could the government use an app like this to justify monitoring its people?

No such thing as speed traps. They tell you the speed limit on a really big sign...

 

Obviously you're right but it is not uncommon for a cop to be present shortly after the speed limit decreases from 45 to 35, or 70 to 55.

I'm intrigued. How could the government use an app like this to justify monitoring its people?

 

The government can't let the citizens gain an advantage on them.

What do you mean by the bolded?

 

I mean apps like this will evolve with greater capabilities in a short period of time.

There have been several fake calls made to 911 in the last several months to lure police officers into an ambush. This would make it even easier, could completely catch them by surprise. Just look on app and then sneak up on them.

Heck, now long will it be before you can electronically tag a vehicle (police car) giving everyone instant access to the whereabouts of nearly every police officer (vehicle) at all times?

Heck, now long will it be before you can electronically tag a vehicle (police car) giving everyone instant access to the whereabouts of nearly every police officer (vehicle) at all times?

 

We are entering into some really scary times as far as technology goes.

We are entering into some really scary times as far as technology goes.

 

I agree!

 

And we are probably going to start a Technology Forum for these type of discussions and many others.

I mean apps like this will evolve with greater capabilities in a short period of time.

 

Usually LEO's are one step ahead of the curve, or at least they catch up quickly. Look at things like stingrays now (and people are just learning of them, but they've been in use awhile). Before that it was pen registers, etc. Given their budget and access to information through warrants, subpoenas, what have you, it's not as though it's going to be a one-sided affair.

Usually LEO's are one step ahead of the curve, or at least they catch up quickly. Look at things like stingrays now (and people are just learning of them, but they've been in use awhile). Before that it was pen registers, etc. Given their budget and access to information through warrants, subpoenas, what have you, it's not as though it's going to be a one-sided affair.

 

Thanks for helping me make my point.

Thanks for helping me make my point.

 

I don't think we're on the same page, or at least I'm a bit confused. I'm not sure how I did that in terms of the post I responded to, emphasis on the bolded.

 

"On the app, what a slippery slope, eventually all you will have to do is point your phone at a cop, press one button, and that information will automatically be uploaded to a real time matrix that will be an invaluable tool for all criminals."