Homeland Security and Restroom Video Monitoring
May 21, 2009, 2:09 pm
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Homeland Security and Restroom Video Monitoring
From another blog:
Story HERE.
Acute airport-urinal observer . . . catches this unlikely warning posted in a men’s restroom at the newish Southwest Airlines terminal at Hobby. The text below the Dept. of Homeland Security logo at the top of the urinal reads:
Automatic infrared flush sensors also provide video monitoring for security purposes.
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The camera appeared to be in the same panel that carried the flush sensor… a brushed metal panel with an oval shaped dark transparent glass with a red on it. . . .
And this panel was located just above the urinal itself. Given how close the user of the urinal would be to the flush sensor and camera, it’s probably designed to monitor people walking in/out/around the bathroom, not the user of the urinal. But still freaky!
Automatic infrared flush sensors also provide video monitoring for security purposes.
* * *
The camera appeared to be in the same panel that carried the flush sensor… a brushed metal panel with an oval shaped dark transparent glass with a red on it. . . .
And this panel was located just above the urinal itself. Given how close the user of the urinal would be to the flush sensor and camera, it’s probably designed to monitor people walking in/out/around the bathroom, not the user of the urinal. But still freaky!
May 21, 2009, 2:31 pm
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Now there’s a fun urinal target!
A bit discriminatory though; the ladies should have a chance to pee on the DHS as well.
A bit discriminatory though; the ladies should have a chance to pee on the DHS as well.
May 21, 2009, 2:35 pm
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it's gotta be a prank, no?
if not, pretty scary but i certainly know what i'm gonna do to the little camera when i see it. yes a bodily function or "2"
but also a nice close-up of my laptop screen showing this: http://thecleverest.com/countdown.swf
if not, pretty scary but i certainly know what i'm gonna do to the little camera when i see it. yes a bodily function or "2"
but also a nice close-up of my laptop screen showing this: http://thecleverest.com/countdown.swf
May 21, 2009, 2:56 pm
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Surely there must be a FT'er who can confirm the existance of this...thing?
May 21, 2009, 3:17 pm
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I have not.
I have found Swamplot to be remarkably reliable with regard to architectural developments in Houston. Accordingly, I see no reason to doubt its statements with regard to restroom developments in Houston.
I have found Swamplot to be remarkably reliable with regard to architectural developments in Houston. Accordingly, I see no reason to doubt its statements with regard to restroom developments in Houston.
May 21, 2009, 3:53 pm
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May 21, 2009, 6:04 pm
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Awww I cant go while anyone is watching.
May 22, 2009, 8:49 am
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May 22, 2009, 11:10 am
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It could be in the area after the aircraft and before customs. They do monitor you in that area to make sure you're not hiding/disposing of anything.
added: Nevermind.. re-read article and saw its in the SW area.
Its possible the sticker may have been put there when it should've gone in the pre-customs area.
added: Nevermind.. re-read article and saw its in the SW area.
Its possible the sticker may have been put there when it should've gone in the pre-customs area.
May 22, 2009, 11:34 am
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It could be in the area after the aircraft and before customs. They do monitor you in that area to make sure you're not hiding/disposing of anything.
added: Nevermind.. re-read article and saw its in the SW area.
Its possible the sticker may have been put there when it should've gone in the pre-customs area.
added: Nevermind.. re-read article and saw its in the SW area.
Its possible the sticker may have been put there when it should've gone in the pre-customs area.
May 24, 2009, 1:51 am
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May 24, 2009, 8:48 am
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Or cruising for gay men.
Somehow "chilling effect" seems such a weak phrase right about now...
May 24, 2009, 10:12 am
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