It's a somewhat halfway good idea. Only possible problem is if the victim IDs the wrong person... highly likely if you're sifting through hundreds of photographs after such a stressful experience.
Would work for cellphone snatchings and hold-ups, but only on a limited basis.
But they really should pass a city ordinance. Surveillance within their jurisdicition is only justifiable if you inform the people being photographed/video'd that surveillance is taking place. Then, they'll have the choice of whether they want to walk in San Juan or not.
If there is no official ordinance, it may be construed as harrassment or infringement of civil liberties. Private institutions have internal surveillance because it is their right, and people who are uncomfortable with it have the choice not to go inside. If surveillance occurs in public, the public should be notified of such.
At least it'll keep the o-gags off the street.




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