Jimmy Justice Exposes Law Enforcement’s Double Standard
Aug 5th, 2008 | By James Lewin | Category: Citizen Media, Internet TV, VideoThis is an example of the work of video vigilante Jimmy Justice, a video blogger and “cop-arazzi” that films New York law enforcement officers breaking the law and then posts his films online.
Justice is featured in a Washington Post article that looks at the effects omnipresent video cameras are having on law enforcement.
Justice is using in-your-face citizen media as a tool to crusade against what he sees as the city’s double standard on parking; police rigidly enforce traffic rules while routinely breaking them.
“I’m using a video camera as a weapon,” explains Justice. “I believe a video does not lie.”
Justice challenges all residents of New York to be ready for action.
“I think everyone should get a video camera. Or, if you have to get a new cellphone, get one with a video function.” If you catch law enforcement officers breaking the law, “send it in to your local authorities. Or post it on YouTube or other video-sharing sites.”
Seriously, is this the best he can do?
I’ve heard of and seen all kinds of serious misconduct, and this doesn’t even register.