A Boring Dystopia

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submitted 3 weeks ago by Pruning9165@feddit.org to c/aboringdystopia@lemmy.world

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It's a police bus with anti riot windows and about 20 cameras all around the roof

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[–] zloubida@sh.itjust.works 14 points 3 weeks ago

PEOPLE'S cameras and anti riot windows.

[–] skeezix@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago

This is an organ harvesting collection shuttle.

[–] 123@feddit.org 3 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Does this thing move on a regular basis? It seems more like a mobile office parking nearby next to a site where crime or protest might happen or is being expected. And beside the cameras more dangerous for the police force itself. Or is it just a prop of a funfair?

[–] Pruning9165@feddit.org 3 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

From the rust and the dirt I saw nearby the wheels, and the many wires arriving to it from the other side, it should be stationary. Did only saw a couple of them parked and not on the roads

[–] Hideakikarate@sh.itjust.works 8 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

There are ones near me built into normal police SUVs, branding and all, with a tower sticking out the top of it, containing cameras and lights. I usually see a couple a day, and they move periodically. I almost wonder if people petition (or just straight-up pay) to put one of these things in their neighborhood to deter or try and identify individuals accused of criminal activity.

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Article the image was pulled from.

[–] 123@feddit.org 3 points 3 weeks ago

So it might be stationary now, but only because it seems abadoned or it is not getting any/enough maintenance lately. I think in theory it should have moved a while ago or it may be some sort of trick to fool ordinary people so they assume the police presence at this site with this "equipment" is a response to a temporary actual or declared state of that particular area.

[–] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

"prop of a funfair"? Lol

[–] 123@feddit.org 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Yeah. The overall look of the photo is kinda retrofuturistic in my opinion. The thing could be a ticket booth for nearby bumper cars or other amusement rides like this.

[–] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

It looks "video gamey" to me. Resident evilish, even.

[–] martti@suppo.fi 1 points 1 week ago

Yet! Nothing beats U.S police budget increase every year.

[–] solidheron@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago

That thing has tiny wheels