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Jacqueline Helfgott
Criminology and forensics professor at Seattle University. Specializes in the intersection of media, crime, and the copycat effect.
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Sep 12, 2025
• 22min
The speed camera chopper gets away with 16 Toronto takedowns...were they justified?
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Jacqueline Helfgott, a criminology and forensics professor at Seattle University, dives into the controversial vandalism of speed cameras in Toronto. The discussion examines the motivations behind this Robin Hood-style rebellion against surveillance, highlighting societal reactions and the blurred lines between vandalism and vigilantism. Helfgott explores how social media fuels admiration for such acts, the potential for copycat crimes, and the ethical implications of automated surveillance on public safety and freedom.
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