Friday, September 9, 2011
Animation: Suspect America
Published September 7, 2011 - 9:00am
By: Carrie Ching, Center for Investigative ReportingAfter 9/11, the government began encouraging local police, private security and everyday Americans to report so-called "suspicious activity" that may indicate a security threat. More than 15,000 reports are already compiled in one database that can be searched nationwide by law enforcement authorities. Taking photos of landmarks, walking "nervously" and writing in a notebook are all activities that have led to people being stopped and questioned. Could you be next?
Labels: big brother, surveillance
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