Canadian police warn that posting videos of alleged package thieves could be ‘violation' of their privacy

[Elektra]

Canadian police warn that posting videos of alleged package thieves could be ‘violation' of their privacy

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Police in the Canadian province of Quebec warned citizens against posting surveillance footage of their packages being stolen because it could violate the "private life" of the alleged thieves. 

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"You cannot post the images yourself because you have to remember, in Canada, we have a presumption of innocence and posting that picture could be a violation of private life," SQ communications officer Lt. Benoit Richard warned.

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People who post security footage of their packages being stolen could face potential defamation charges, according to CTV. 

What the...

[Philip Gipson]

How strange and awful.

[CEDAvsFan]

I think they're still drunk from celebrating the Alouettes' Grey Cup Championship.

[RE Alice]

What does it take to be part of the police force in Canada? A high score within Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3?

[Tamara]

The Canadian police need to sober up!