A disturbing article about "Intellistreets" or spying street lights.

Charlotte, NC- They can entertain, save energy, and the designer says they could save your life.

 But some say “Intellistreets” should really be called "spying street lights." 

The designer says the lights aren't some type of spook technology. But, they can detect movement and determine whether it's a person, car, or even an animal. Late at night, if there's too much movement, the light will notify police.

 "A city official, city employee, or police office could ask to retrieve an image. But they have to ask to retrieve an image in the form of a picture of what was going on at that pole or two poles or at the intersection," said Ron Harwood, president of Illuminating Concepts.
We talked to the deputy chief of homeland security in Charlotte.He says if the city installed street lights with surveillance abilities... you would never know.http://www.foxcharlotte.com/news/local/Street-Lights-Double-As-Surveillance-133411623.html