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 Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:20 am Post subject: a question about sending images to 'remote storage' |
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I wonder if anyone here can advise me on a rather unusual problem.
I'm being harrassed by antisocial teenagers in my neighbourhood, and
the police can't help me because I don't know their names or where
they live. And there are never any adults around whom I can point
them
out to.
It looks as if the only solution is for me to get either photos or
video of them, and show that to the police.
I don't have a camcorder, but I do have a digital camera that can
take
video footage. And things have got so bad, I'd even consider buying a
camcorder, if it helps to get these people caught.
But the main problem is this: these teenagers are such a bad lot,
there's every chance that they'd take the camera off me, so I'd be no
further forward.
So what I'm looking for is a fairly cheap way of taking photos or
video in such a way that it's instantly transmitted to a remote
storage device, such as my PC, so that even if they take my camera,
the evidence will be safe.
All the harassment is taking place less than a quarter of a mile from
my home, so there's no great transmission distance involved here.
Ideally, I'd like a system that can be always ready, because I never
know when I'm going to bump into these yobs.
I should mention also that although I can get onto the Internet via
public computers, my home PC isn't on the Net.
I'd be extremely grateful for any advice I can get on this. These
yobs
are glorying in the thought that they can't be traced, and I'd love
to
prove them wrong! |
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Smarty
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| Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:33 pm Post subject: Re: a question about sending images to 'remote storage' |
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"ushere" <removethis.leslie.wand@gmail.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | gormand53@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
I wonder if anyone here can advise me on a rather unusual problem.
I'm being harassed by antisocial teenagers in my neighborhood, and
the police can't help me because I don't know their names or where
they live. And there are never any adults around whom I can point
them
out to.
It looks as if the only solution is for me to get either photos or
video of them, and show that to the police.
I don't have a camcorder, but I do have a digital camera that can
take
video footage. And things have got so bad, I'd even consider buying a
camcorder, if it helps to get these people caught.
But the main problem is this: these teenagers are such a bad lot,
there's every chance that they'd take the camera off me, so I'd be no
further forward.
So what I'm looking for is a fairly cheap way of taking photos or
video in such a way that it's instantly transmitted to a remote
storage device, such as my PC, so that even if they take my camera,
the evidence will be safe.
All the harassment is taking place less than a quarter of a mile from
my home, so there's no great transmission distance involved here.
Ideally, I'd like a system that can be always ready, because I never
know when I'm going to bump into these yobs.
I should mention also that although I can get onto the Internet via
public computers, my home PC isn't on the Net.
I'd be extremely grateful for any advice I can get on this. These
yobs
are glorying in the thought that they can't be traced, and I'd love
to
prove them wrong!
you have my sympathy, but your real answer is a magnum .44
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There are wireless remote surveillance cameras available which can covertly
transmit video and still images, but they are typically quite expensive and
require battery power for the transmitter and camera, thus requiring
periodic maintenance. Similarly, there are portable, battery-operated
digital video recorder and camera combinations which will fit in your coat
pocket which trigger whenever motion is detected, also used to capture such
events. Neither is a "fairly cheap" way since their U.S. prices are
typically many hundreds of dollars, as they are intended for law enforcement
and security users who are willing to pay such a premium.
Is the harassment location a quarter mile away provided with power, lighting
at night, or some other resources? Could you securely hide a laptop with a
webcam and a wireless card, for example?
Smarty |
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ushere
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| Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:33 pm Post subject: Re: a question about sending images to 'remote storage' |
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gormand53@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
| Quote: | I wonder if anyone here can advise me on a rather unusual problem.
I'm being harrassed by antisocial teenagers in my neighbourhood, and
the police can't help me because I don't know their names or where
they live. And there are never any adults around whom I can point
them
out to.
It looks as if the only solution is for me to get either photos or
video of them, and show that to the police.
I don't have a camcorder, but I do have a digital camera that can
take
video footage. And things have got so bad, I'd even consider buying a
camcorder, if it helps to get these people caught.
But the main problem is this: these teenagers are such a bad lot,
there's every chance that they'd take the camera off me, so I'd be no
further forward.
So what I'm looking for is a fairly cheap way of taking photos or
video in such a way that it's instantly transmitted to a remote
storage device, such as my PC, so that even if they take my camera,
the evidence will be safe.
All the harassment is taking place less than a quarter of a mile from
my home, so there's no great transmission distance involved here.
Ideally, I'd like a system that can be always ready, because I never
know when I'm going to bump into these yobs.
I should mention also that although I can get onto the Internet via
public computers, my home PC isn't on the Net.
I'd be extremely grateful for any advice I can get on this. These
yobs
are glorying in the thought that they can't be traced, and I'd love
to
prove them wrong!
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you have my sympathy, but your real answer is a magnum .44 |
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Bill Fright
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| Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:33 pm Post subject: Re: a question about sending images to 'remote storage' |
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gormand53@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
| Quote: | I wonder if anyone here can advise me on a rather unusual problem.
I'm being harrassed by antisocial teenagers in my neighbourhood, and
the police can't help me because I don't know their names or where
they live. And there are never any adults around whom I can point
them
out to.
It looks as if the only solution is for me to get either photos or
video of them, and show that to the police.
I don't have a camcorder, but I do have a digital camera that can
take
video footage. And things have got so bad, I'd even consider buying a
camcorder, if it helps to get these people caught.
But the main problem is this: these teenagers are such a bad lot,
there's every chance that they'd take the camera off me, so I'd be no
further forward.
So what I'm looking for is a fairly cheap way of taking photos or
video in such a way that it's instantly transmitted to a remote
storage device, such as my PC, so that even if they take my camera,
the evidence will be safe.
All the harassment is taking place less than a quarter of a mile from
my home, so there's no great transmission distance involved here.
Ideally, I'd like a system that can be always ready, because I never
know when I'm going to bump into these yobs.
I should mention also that although I can get onto the Internet via
public computers, my home PC isn't on the Net.
I'd be extremely grateful for any advice I can get on this. These
yobs
are glorying in the thought that they can't be traced, and I'd love
to
prove them wrong!
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Ken Maltby
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| Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: a question about sending images to 'remote storage' |
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"ushere" <removethis.leslie.wand@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:lPGfk.20424$IK1.825@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
| Quote: | gormand53@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
I wonder if anyone here can advise me on a rather unusual problem.
I'm being harrassed by antisocial teenagers in my neighbourhood, and
the police can't help me because I don't know their names or where
they live. And there are never any adults around whom I can point
them
out to.
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| Quote: | you have my sympathy, but your real answer is a magnum .44
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Since most "antisocial teenagers", in a group, believe themselves
invincible, until presented with overwhelming evidence otherwise;
a firearm in convincing hands, could indeed provide for his
immediate personal protection, but they would eventually regroup
and find other ways to continue the "harassment".
The Police (even in Britain) use the threat of deadly/overwhelming
force to effect their arrests. In most countries that force is
predominately on display as a firearm. In some others it can be a
knife/sword/machete, in the rest (including Britain) it is at least
club, nightstick or staff. All Police receive some training in hand-to-
hand fighting, the countries that don't allow their citizens to be armed
are the ones that allow there police to threaten the population with
beatings as part of the policing process.
The OP's problem is that his place in that society is as the sheep,
and the sheep dogs don't bother with the wolves until a large number
of the sheep are effected, in a way that could impact the meat or
wool that can be gotten from them.
Unless the OP has run afoul of a criminal enterprise or these
antisocial teenagers are the British equivalent of the Manson
family, it is unlikely his actual life is at risk, so the use of deadly
force by a sheep would never be tolerated. A jury of fellow
sheep would likely consider Him the real monster. A sheep
should get used to the occasional abuse including beatings and
the theft of his property, and not complain, afterall it's what all
the rest of the sheep want, it's how civilized sheep are meant to
behave.
Luck;
Ken
*Voting NRA Member* |
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GaryT
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| Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: a question about sending images to 'remote storage' |
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<gormand53@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I wonder if anyone here can advise me on a rather unusual problem.
I'm being harrassed by antisocial teenagers in my neighbourhood, and
the police can't help me because I don't know their names or where
they live. And there are never any adults around whom I can point
them
out to.
It looks as if the only solution is for me to get either photos or
video of them, and show that to the police.
I don't have a camcorder, but I do have a digital camera that can
take
video footage. And things have got so bad, I'd even consider buying a
camcorder, if it helps to get these people caught.
But the main problem is this: these teenagers are such a bad lot,
there's every chance that they'd take the camera off me, so I'd be no
further forward.
So what I'm looking for is a fairly cheap way of taking photos or
video in such a way that it's instantly transmitted to a remote
storage device, such as my PC, so that even if they take my camera,
the evidence will be safe.
All the harassment is taking place less than a quarter of a mile from
my home, so there's no great transmission distance involved here.
Ideally, I'd like a system that can be always ready, because I never
know when I'm going to bump into these yobs.
I should mention also that although I can get onto the Internet via
public computers, my home PC isn't on the Net.
I'd be extremely grateful for any advice I can get on this. These
yobs
are glorying in the thought that they can't be traced, and I'd love
to
prove them wrong!
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What exactly is the harassment, snide comments or actual physical contact? I
don't know the laws in the UK, but I would think the latter would certainly
be illegal. Since this is 1/4 mile from your home, I assume it is at a park,
bus station, etc. Do you have any services like the 911 system in the US
where one can quickly summon the police? Do you have to go about your
business there alone or could a friend meet you there? Can you simply avoid
the area altogether?
One less expensive idea would be to be on a cell phone to a friend while you
are in the area (so you don't have to waste time dialing). If the youth
accost you, the friend can testify about the things heard, and perhaps even
record the sounds for you. (AFAIK in the US, if you and the friend both
agree then recording is legal. Check your laws) That doesn't help with
identification much, but if the police can be summoned during the event and
actually apprehend some of them it is evidence of what happened. Rather than
video, I think getting other *people*(police or bystanders) there quickly to
witness the situation is your best bet.
Gary T |
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