Philly cops secretly used surveillance cameras in drug busts. The video proved their testimony false. Plus, why Wildwood’s mayor invited Donald Trump to use the beach for Saturday’s rally.
Start your day with the Philly news you need and the stories you want all in one easy-to-read newsletterOur top story today comes from The Inquirer’s investigations team: Philly cops secretly used surveillance cameras in drug busts.Narcotics investigations are a high-tech enterprise nowadays. In Philadelphia, police are using 4K-resolution, 360-degree cameras — 7,000 of them throughout the city — that can be controlled via smartphone apps.
It’s an eye-opening report that both shows the scale of video surveillance use by local law enforcement, and raises questions about Philadelphians’ privacy rights. Read reporterSix months before the high-stakes general election, former President Donald Trump is spending his Saturday at the Jersey Shore by way of a sure-to-be boisterous campaign rally.
🌊 Mayor Ernie Troiano is also a fan, and suggested the beach venue that can hold 30,000 people to the Trump campaign. Plus, there’s the economic boost it’s expected to bring.
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