{"id":259916,"date":"2026-05-28T15:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T19:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/28\/mailbag-security-cameras-are-an-invasion-of-privacy\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T19:30:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T23:30:44","slug":"mailbag-security-cameras-are-an-invasion-of-privacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/28\/mailbag-security-cameras-are-an-invasion-of-privacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Mailbag: Security cameras are an invasion of privacy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mailbag: Security cameras are an invasion of privacy<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/socal\/daily-pilot\/opinion\/story\/2026-05-28\/mailbag-security-cameras-are-invasion-of-privacy<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-05-28 15:07:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.latimes.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Re San Clemente considers Border Protection surveillance to spot panga boats at sea
I strongly oppose the proposed installation of border patrol cameras near the water tower at the top of Salvador in San Clemente. While the stated purpose is to monitor coastal activity and detect panga boats, this justification raises concerns that deserve far more public scrutiny than it has received. <\/p>\n

These cameras, by virtue of their elevated position and technological capability, will not simply be pointed at the ocean. They will inevitably have visibility over nearby neighborhoods and cities, raising the possibility that residents\u2019 homes, backyards and daily activities could be subject to surveillance. <\/p>\n

This is not a minor inconvenience. It is a direct intrusion into the privacy of law-abiding citizens. Security should never come at the expense of fundamental civil liberties. The idea that our community could be monitored in this way without safeguards, transparency, or consent is troubling. <\/p>\n

Even more concerning is the report that a member of the San Clemente City Council may have initiated contact with federal authorities to request this installation without input from the community. If true, this represents a serious breakdown in public trust. <\/p>\n

Decisions that affect the privacy and rights of residents must include dialogue, public awareness and accountability. This proposal appears to have bypassed all three. I urge local officials to halt further action on this project until a full transparent review process is conducted, including public hearings and clear explanations of how privacy will be protected. <\/p>\n

Our community deserves safety and respect for our rights, not one at the expense of the other. <\/p>\n

Georgia M Smith
San Clemente <\/p>\n

Location, location, location<\/h3>\n

There is a famous saying that could apply to what is happening in Newport Beach regarding the building of a new police station, \u201cThose who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.\u201d And what deprives the…<\/p>\n

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