26.09.2013 - 08:49 [ Techdirt ]

‚See Something, Say Something‘ Campaign Creates Massive Database Of Useless Info From Citizens Spying On Each Other

The ACLU‘s recent release of „Suspicious Activity Reports“ from various California law enforcement agencies (working with DHS Fusion Centers) shows that the government has developed a strong culture of paranoia through its increasingly-broad anti-terrorism efforts. The catchphrase, „If you see something, say something,“ has resulted in plenty of seeing and saying, but has failed to turn up much in the way of usable counter-terrorism intelligence.