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Big Brother at Bars Help Cops Arrest Patrons
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Dave Hogarty
Published Mar 2, 2008
Modified Mar 7, 2008
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License ID scanners aren't just keeping underage drinkers out of New York bars, they're now assisting police in arresting patrons who become involved in criminal activity both inside and outside of city clubs. The New York Post reports that the electronic scanners which help filter out fake IDs also supply cops with detailed records of every patron who entered a bar or club on any given evening.
Most recently, the NYPD used the turned-over records of nearly 200 club goers to identify Eric Lee, a Yonkers native arrested for the shooting death of Brione Schneider, who was killed outside of the Flatiron District club Stereo. After the fatal incident, Stereo had to close its doors, so club owners may be predisposed to help cops crack down on violent crime anywhere near their businesses.
ID scanners outside of NYC clubs don't just check one's age for admittance. The devices record the names, addresses, and other identification information belonging to patrons. This information is stored and becomes available to police as needed or wanted.
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