New surveillance cameras in the Crossroads neighborhood are drawing attention and mixed responses from residents and visitors.
The cameras located in two privately owned parking lots at 17th and Main streets feature loudspeakers that announce, “You’re under surveillance,” creating a striking presence.
A visitor to the area, Kym Thompson, described her reaction after hearing the announcement.
“We got out of the car, and we were walking into the restaurant, and it started screaming at us. You’re under surveillance, ahh!” Thompson expressed discomfort with the volume, stating, “That’s way too loud and it’s horrifying. No. I don’t like it.”…