Thursday 2 April 2009

Project Argus: We're all suspects now!

This from a very concerned citizen...

It was revealed recently that the Government was training up 60,000 civilians to "fight terrorism".

This scheme is called 'Project Argus' and is being rolled out across the country.


Today I've seen some excerpts from the course literature. The general advice ( not referring specifically to railway stations ) includes ...

  • Tourists should not necessarily be taken as such and should be treated sensitively, but with caution.
  • Be on guard for anyone possessing maps, global positioning systems, photographic equipment including cameras, zoom lenses and camcorders
  • Be on guard for people taking pictures, filming, making notes, sketching of the security measure at tourist attractions
The Eye recommends interning all Tourists and Photographers on the Isle of Man immediately.

UPDATE: This from Bushcutta...


Good to see London Underground is already preparing the first boatload for Douglas.

According to the BBC...


"London Underground (LU) passengers are being urged to help log London's bird population by entering a photographic competition.

"Entrants are asked to photograph wild birds within a five-minute walk of a Tube station for a chance to win a prize in the Mind the Bird contest."

Just because you think you're innocent doesn't mean you're not Guilty!