Paradise police have just purchased shoulder microphones that record not only audio, but also video, this according to the Chico Enterprise-Record of August 13, 2008 and Paradise Post of August 14, 2008.  Other local police agencies are also considering purchasing the devices. Is this a good tool for the police or is it just one more instance of increased police surveillance and a violation of privacy?

Here is the link for the Paradise Post article dated August 14, 2008.

Here’s a vid from New Jersey regarding use of the device there.