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Convention Surveillance Measures to Remain in Boston

HeadlineAug 02, 2004

Surveillance measures that drew criticism from civil libertarians during the Democratic National Convention in Boston last week will remain in place, according to the Boston Globe. The Boston Police Department announced that it plans to move new surveillance cameras from the area around the Fleet Center to neighborhoods with high crime rates. And the MBTA, the Boston public transportation system, says it retains the right to search the personal bags of passengers.

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