Rosebush Vandal Strikes Again!
The Rosebush Vandal has struck again. This time, I caught the perpetrator on video. Obviously, I will not be posting the video of the commission of this most recent crime until such time as I am able to determine whether or not it is legally safe for me to do so.
This time, existing blooms were ripped off. The perpetrator demonstrated an inordinate amount of glee. When I get a second to catch up with posting the daily videos to the YouTube, I will also upload photos of the damage. It is too dark right now to take any.
Out of curiosity, are there any laws requiring posted notice of such cameras? If not, what about the notices in “public” places; are those obligatory under the law, or done as a courtesy?
Bet the perp will be surprised! That will be a precious moment.
But–WHY? I don’t understand why someone would assault an innocent rosebush. Is there sound on your video? Was the rosebush taunting him?
No sound — the camera is inside the window. I should post a photo of the setup — it’s quite clever, but awkward. You’d get a kick.
Some states (AL, AR, CA, DE, GA, HI, KS, ME, MI, MN, NH, SD, UT) ban the use of hidden cameras on private property without consent of those videotaped. Which means a sign is required. Key Midwestern Swing State is not one of these.
All other states prohibit the use of hidden cameras on private property wherever such use would violate the videotaped person’s reasonable expectations of privacy (e.g., bathrooms, locker rooms, &c.)