A free tool that allows anyone to upload a photo of an LAPD officer to get their name and badge number.
  • Gaywallet (they/it)
    8•6 days ago

    Even if an officer’s name and badge number were not public (which would be weird, because both of these are a part of a police officer’s uniform), what is the concern about a tool which provides these?

    • Boomkop3
      0•6 days ago

      It would make it easier for these people to be harassed, or worse. Privacy is important

      • Gaywallet (they/it)
        12•6 days ago

        You believe that a police officer, who is doing public actions, in a public role, should be given privacy while performing public actions? Say more

        • Boomkop3
          0•6 days ago

          Yes and no. They’re still humans. They should be held accountable, but they should also have the privacy to live their lives.

          It’s not a simple black and white situation. There’s more nuance here