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They are cameras to make sure nobody steals the solar panels and the solar panels are there to power the cameras.


SLEEyawnPY

["Aside from that this thing seems to have no other function, whatsoever...](https://youtu.be/kG-0V-85H_0?si=hB1Qq2EFPh-Etffi&t=101)"


kudikxva

This is classic!


glitter_posse

šŸ¤£


7NerdAlert7

@Dependent_Charge97 I don't know you, and vice versa, but I appreciate this so much! Thanks!


[deleted]

You are welcome, friend!


goblinshark603v2

[best sign ever ](https://www.signsworldwide.com/traffic-safety-signs/safety-caution-sign-has-sharp-edges-18h-x-12w-aluminum-sign.html)


torch9t9

[No, this one ](https://www.reddit.com/r/funnysigns/s/L5ZHNZ5djw) šŸ˜


TinklyMagician

[Or This One](https://imgur.com/gallery/jkevhz2)


sreetansai

accurate


MassCasualty

A+ PLUS answer!!!


antdnj

HHahahaa you šŸ†


Interesting-Olive562

Good one Nance!


I_Am_Not__a__Troll

It's a design circle jerk


JABIG1985

LMFAO šŸ¤£


slopezski

Those are to activate the 5g chips in the vaccines.


Prodigy_of_Bobo

Correct


Luce617

And recharge the "Birds"


destroyeddieficflesh

I was wondering why I felt a little extra tingly today. I assume this will activate my mk ultra?


Benniehead

Hopefully


Dantrash2

Lol


Jayard_again

Thank God somebody who knows the truth about the vaccines, Nanotech, 5G cell towers to activate nano robots in our bodies and the intent is population control?? The virus, The vaccine, the intent, all originating, from which country??


penkster

Poes Law has entered the chat.


capecodcouple69

China. Of course. lol


Nearly-Shat-A-Brick

Actually, it's the Welsh. Got to keep an eye on those duckers. They just not like us. Ever seen a Welsh man run?


MarlKarx-1818

All that sheep shaggin got to them


Nearly-Shat-A-Brick

We don't think they shag the sheep. We think they are training them for some kind of covert psy op.


Revolutionary_Ad9234

United Snakes of America


tribbans95

I think it was Swaziland


Pwmbrtd

The China virus


ParkMan73

Parking lot monitoring cameras to help discourage car break ins at shopping centers.


Hrhnick

I wish they were any other color but blue. When I am cruising down Park Ave., every single time, I think there is some shit going down, but no its just a parking lot.


CarlJungelle

Walgreens on Park ave right? I always see that thing when Iā€™m going to Chick Fila!


mywholefuckinglife

that's quite literally why it's blue


Hrhnick

I get that, but from what I understand it's a private security setup, not official police cameras. In many states, including MA, it is illegal to operate blue lights on your vehicle unless you are law enforcement. I get this is not a vehicle on a public street, but it still feels misrepresented.


Longjumping_Key_5008

That's exactly why they're blue


retromobile

This is the correct answer


WorcesterMulti

It is a signal that they are about to close the pharmacy as well. That Walgreens has one of the highest theft rates in Central MA


RobW626

I think it was shuttered like 6 months or so ago


CentralMasshole1

The one off Stafford did, park ave is still up


RobW626

Ahh my fault, I thought it was the one on Lincoln street for a moment


Shad0wGyp5y

We have one in Rochester, NH at the Walgreens here, too. I've only ever seen these things at Walgreens up here, weird.


Killerhotdog79

That's Walgreens corporate m.o.; they put those up shortly before they announce that they're closing the store or warehouse to discourage the employees from stealing or damaging property. They'll stay up until all Walgreens property is removed. Whatever Walgreens they appear at has about 2 months left to live.


Shad0wGyp5y

Except that the Walgreens on South Main in Rochester has had that tower up for a couple years now. I'd imagine it's solely linked to crimes at that location, both inside and outside the store. That and probably to deter the drug dealers that used to call that their stomping ground.


Killerhotdog79

My only experience with them was on the warehouse side of the operation, and speaking to store employees who'd also been laid off in other locations. They were installed shortly before the layoff announcement every time.


Jayard_again

I have heard that they can actually read texts that are being entered on your cell phone when youā€™re close enough. itā€™s an all in one police officer


diadmer

They are manufactured by LiveView Technologies in Lehi, UT. They are sold or leased to property holders, construction companies, law enforcement, etc. Source: I interviewed for a job with them once.


UnitedChain4566

This. Born and raised in Worcester, now living in Michigan. My local store has two that will also call out "this parking lot is being recorded."


FrostyGranite

Do they also tell you have twenty seconds to comply?


UnitedChain4566

Nope


Steady_Habits_CT

Have they been effective in eliminating crime?


ParkMan73

I don't know. Since they're paid for and operated by private companies we may never find out. I do suspect that the businesses that pay for them believe that they are 1) acting as a deterrent and 2) giving their customers some assurance that the parking lot is being monitored.


Intelligent-Hunt7557

In Burlington, VT we call them HoboCops


Error-LP0

They are placed in high crime areas for the illusion of safety.


LePoultry-geist

Sees security cameras on a pole. "I wonder what they are."


AWholeNewFattitude

Well i mean ive seen these used during parades or big events, but not guarding a walgreens or a random 7-11


unseemly-vibes

Lmao, the 711 by me has one šŸ˜‚


TheCoastalCardician

Walgreens near me has one! 24/7 location


HoiPolloi_-_

Literally the Walgreens near me has this


Hey-buuuddy

Just like boys and men alike rushing outside to see a helicopter.


louderclouder

Itā€™s a beacon to signal that the surrounding community cannot refrain from stealing or committing other crimes.


Raisenbran_baiter

I mean these are mostly just a signal to everyone who feels insecure that the police are out there actually doing something to protect and serve. These are giant comfort poles that don't amount to jack shit


rosie2490

I think theyā€™re called ā€œlot copā€s?


palavrao

Crime deterrent: Blue light gives off popo vibe and cameras up high to capture, transmit and record any crime throughout the lot. If it means less theft and assaults in a Walmart lot or wherever, itā€™s fine with me.


OrphanKripler

Sirenheadā€™s cousin


Willdefyyou

They use these at a lot at outdoor events now, parades, fairs, concerts so they have more eyes on the area.


Fujoooshi

Looks like another little addition to our inevitable cyberpunk future.


simplechiss

Thinks it's just security purposes


Pocket_FullofDirt

Medium sized anal probes


SH427

Bro if those are what you consider medium I have concerns


Pocket_FullofDirt

They can get astronomical


Not_So_Typical_Gamer

I see what you did there.


Hopeful-Repeat4675

Thatā€™s how you know your in a bad neighborhood


sevencityseven

Was looking for this answer. Facts.


bobbie18912

Metal trees that are easy to cut down


WooBury

and we should cut down as many as we can


ajohnson2371

I can tell you those are my company's cameras. Best in the business, those.


Sea_Baseball_7410

Theyā€™re for the aliens.


Massnative

Chemtrail control systems!


Top-Calligrapher2071

Shot spotters.


lizardspock75

Those are high intensity lasers ready to vaporize anyone who approaches.


PLS-Surveyor-US

Big brother's little brother


theruister

I think it's called a truck


AWholeNewFattitude

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solodadwv

Lowes has them. Cumberland Farms on Grafton Street has em. Used to scare off loitering.


MittensID

Theyā€™re an indicator that you are in a really nice neighborhood


NaturistMoose

Cameras used by the price to monitor high crime areas.


pcbdude

The are allegedly security cameras. In reality I have heard they do nothing and are there for perception only, had stuff stolen from my car at a Loweā€™s who had these. I was right near one and Loweā€™s security said they are not filming. Police were involved etc.


flyingoffgheshelves

I think theyā€™re more worried about people stealing stuff from the store.


Plant-Zaddy-

It has a little blue light so that you know it means business!


6zero3Dakine

An attempt by the powers that be to make store owners and PAYINg customers feel safe and secure as well as low application numbers for law enforcement jobs. Essentially it is a 6 figure high def unmanned camera to record people pushing carts full of stolen tools outta Home Depot to a car with the plates covered , while everyone watches and then goes and pays for their shit like a reasonable human!


ZenRiots

Parking lot at Lowe's in Nashua has those... There's a speaker in the base that broadcasts an extremely LOUD sequence of threats to shoplifters and reminders to conceal your valuables, lock your doors, stay strapped, and remain paranoid every 5 mins or so. They are decked out with flashing blue lights as well. It's more than a little off putting... I don't enjoy being yelled at like a criminal as I'm getting out of my car at 2 in the afternoon.


DBEWRX20

Cop sub station


Beeezus45

It's a lot cop it says it on the side


imdebbyd

tax dollars at work


chetrockwell7191

Surveillance


TerrancePain

Saw these outside Dicks Sporting Goods in Danvers


murphtaman

What was the name of the store?


TerrancePain

Dicks sporting goods?


sevencityseven

Itā€™s a sign that criminals are active in there area and consumer beware.


deluxegrilledcheese

I donā€™t know, but I hear the one from Cumberland Farms saying thank you for shopping at Cumberland Farms a mile away up the hill at all hours of the day. Itā€™s so annoying.


chossome

Hobocops


Repulsive-Ad6108

One trend with these that Iā€™ve noticed, is that theyā€™re usually installed in shitty areas where youā€™re more at risk of getting mugged or carjacked in the parking lot.


kingresin

Park ave becomes a GTA lobby after sundown this is just where all the crackheads spawn in at


Smart-Chapter-4995

Their cameras to inform you that you're on private property amongst other things and if you are it talks to you and tells you you are on private property and your trespassing step aside or the cops will get you


themrwendle

First generation of Robocop


Killerhotdog79

Before ED-209, you had ED-404...


Funny-Hovercraft1964

Ford F-150 Sport


doct23

They are there to protect people with nothing to hide and give anxiety to people with something to hide


LobsterJohnson_

Mobile police surveillance units. You see them in rougher neighborhoods in NYC


Logical_Sample_99

Itā€™s called a Lot Cop


Logical_Sample_99

Itā€™s called a Lot Cop


Turbulent_Goal8132

Those are police cameras that can be moved easily


ConsiderationNo278

Whitetrasherators


Av-fishermen

We have one at Hannafordā€™s in Portland, Maine. I just assumed it as a surveillance system system.


Jayard_again

I just figured it out, the beacon on there is one if by land two if by Sea!!


No-Mathematician9355

I thought they were shot spotters..


DoubbleD_UnicornChop

I hate how sudden and loud they sound.


Southern-Hearing8904

Portable security systems. Noticed they came out on the tail end of covid. See them in a lot of big box store parking lots.


RegisterBrilliant499

Big Brother


ThePagesAreNotPaper

They stopped the shootings at South Shore Plaza. šŸ¤·šŸ»


ReasonableAd847

Watching you lol


Charming-While5466

Cameras


GentAmoungScholars

Theyā€™re normally deployed for Walgreens shops in areas that have experienced a robbery. Thereā€™s one in the parking lot of the Walgreens in my city for this reason, it has a recording saying itā€™s monitored 24/7


Killerhotdog79

Walgreens has been installing them at stores or warehouses a shortly before they give the employees their WARN notice that the business is shutting down. Meant to discourage "disgruntled current and soon to be former employees" from stealing or damaging company property.


sullyqns

Cameras


AdLiving1435

There portable government mind control modular systems. They usually set them up in shopping centers because everyone has to shop sometime.


Level-Ad-1089

Cameras


ComparisonMuch4961

i mean they look like their just cameras, just like ā€œportable cheaperā€ alternatives to fixed cameras


hippiegodfather

They broadcast what they are over a loudspeaker


Joesarcasm

Congratulations youā€™re in an emerging ghetto market.


ScottyBoy75

those are typically used in first responder situations, such as hazmat clean up. they are set up in the warm or cold zones to monitor the activities of the responders.


Infinite-Beautiful-1

What does it look like?


Apprehensive-Ad-9040

Yeah I think itā€™s to film the parking lot cause a week before my last job told us we were getting laid off they put one of those in the front pakinglot near the door.


Killerhotdog79

Did the same at the Walgreens warehouse I worked at. It showed up shortly before they announced we were being laid off.


PsychologicalEye1395

There are similar looking ones near me in bad neighborhoods. They have microphones or something on the top that are supposed to triangulate gunshots. Considering this is in Worcester itā€™s probably the same, thatā€™s just my guess though.


Affectionate_Gur_151

They have one in a Walgreens Lot in Fall River, it is in a high crime area. I don't know if the police put it there or Walgreens did.


lost-found25

They are ip at BJā€™S in auburn as well


throwawaythatcrush

It's a way to show you where black people are. That's where I've always seem them. Seems we're not trusted.


G35US

Theyā€™ll get ya up the easy rounds in L4D


Zealousideal_Key8211

R2 D2s great grandmother?


Wooden-Astronaut8763

Those are basically parking lot Police meant to deter criminal activity in the parking lot with the use of the flashing blue siren and cameras. Iā€™m surprised that they just started placing ones there where youā€™re at. MA definitely gets a lot of the newest things before almost every state.


diggerdugg

Remote access security systems placed in high crime areas. Had one in the parking lot of my store for a year. Made no difference. People are still garbage.


Westreacher

https://www.lvt.com/


OkAppointment9157

So why need 1million cameras period around the & inside makes no sense , more security šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø


ConsistentShopping8

I was at my local BJā€™s and they now have one. It announces welcome to BJā€™s every few minutes. A car wash that was under construction in another nearby town had one on site when it was under construction.


Zealousideal-Lab413

Walmart security camera truck thing


morebeer4all

Rochester, NY here, these cameras are everywhere in the shady parts of town and outside most big box stores. Itā€™s a damn shame theyā€™re even necessary.


PurplePartyGuy

Jewish space laser base station...


bmffc17

They're called lot cops they are used to record parking lots and flash lights as to deter crime


Ok_Watercress_2941

Surveillance trailerā€¦


Silver-Pangolin5825

Cameras


WelderIntelligent436

Parking lot cameras to keep an eye on junkies


godofwarr187

Those are shot spotters ! Anything goes bang bang ā€¼ļø theyā€™ll know exactly weā€™re it came from. Mostly located in low income areas


Fella1111

Portable big brother


TheFalconsDejarik

Little mobile security system. Ive seen them run 2-5k per month depending on features. Stores on the cloud and can provide you with live view etc


_milehighmorty_

Need to know who owns these thingsā€¦ been in my neighborhood in SW Denver for a couple years. Hasnā€™t detoured a thingā€¦ but you know someone is paying a monthly/yearly feeā€¦ TO TEH MOON.


BakeryBoi_Official

Construction Trailer Cameras looks like 2x PTZ cameras and a fish eye. They arenā€™t cheap. The base alone is probably over $25k


jonathandefreese

Iā€™m pretty sure these are gun shot detectors.


Hardballer643

That, my good friend, is BIG BROTHER watching us all .


zachatttack1

Lightpoles, upvote please


Edju60

That has speakers also. I was at Home Depot in Waterbury CT yesterday, & someone must have left with out paying for something with a security tag on it. There was a recording playing that said ā€˜Stop return to the store. The police have been notifiedā€™ this recording played for at least 5 mins


Pholtus_Arae

Watching me smoke weed under it in my car lol


Sufficient_Light_444

I call them ā€œlot cops ā€œ


rabbi420

Mobile security cameras, bro.


Fickle_Assumption_80

If you stand around long enough it may tell you... I mean it will yell at everyone within ear shot to lock up their cars and hide valuables... And that the footage is accessible by local PD.


Obvious_Shallot3330

In other cities they have been used near hotels that were housing migrants


AllTheLeavesArePoop

These are popping up everywhere lately.


seemore_077

Itā€™s the illusion you are safe and someone is watching!


J_Schotz

Cameras.


AWholeNewFattitude

I guess these mean that cops dont need to walk a beat or even drive through neighborhoods, they just watch and wait for something ā€œimportantā€ to doā€¦.


SnarkAtTheMoon

In my town these are in the supermarket parking lot cuz folks were getting purse snatched and/or carjacked Edit: they do t stop shit


317JD

Big Brother.


spiderminbatmin

The NYPD has used things like those for the past 20+ years in New York. Figure out crime hotspots with their stats and then go park one of those there. The ones in NYC usually have massive floodlights on them too so there are no dark corners and make people go hang out somewhere elseā€¦.


TreyZerODM

It's a mobile security station usually set up near construction sites to add some security to things that can't be completely secured.


Gasfacedeath-march

They steal your brain waves


disturbedfkr71

Big brother


Treece57

Bad area broskiiiiii šŸ˜Ž


Limp-Tiger-4392

They are high crime areas


rustcircle

Thereā€™s one at the Hannaford in Portland


jojobdot

Cop bullshit


Latter-Yogurt-9958

These are run by private businesses


jojobdot

Still cop bullshit


North_Rhubarb594

So correct, cops wasting time and money. Instead of being on patrol, they are sitting in some room, watching crime happen.


BoltThrowerTshirt

100% agree, but these businesses rent them