Jimmy Justice (activist)
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Jimmy Justice is the pseudonym
of a video
activist in New York City
. He became well known after posting a video on YouTube
of several NYC traffic enforcement agents parking in front of fire hydrants. Since then, he has posted further videos of traffic agents allegedly breaking laws.
Justice's tactics in filming incidents have been met with some controversy by some parties, including police unions. He has acknowledged that in some situations he "want[s] to make entertaining videos," some of which have led to allegations of verbal and physical harassment from people being filmed. However, his tactics have nonetheless contributed to new policies in New York City, as Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly
has announced that the New York City Police Department
will begin accepting videos of alleged criminal activity from private citizens.
Pseudonym
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of a video
Video
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activist in New York City
New York City
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. He became well known after posting a video on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
of several NYC traffic enforcement agents parking in front of fire hydrants. Since then, he has posted further videos of traffic agents allegedly breaking laws.
Justice's tactics in filming incidents have been met with some controversy by some parties, including police unions. He has acknowledged that in some situations he "want[s] to make entertaining videos," some of which have led to allegations of verbal and physical harassment from people being filmed. However, his tactics have nonetheless contributed to new policies in New York City, as Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly
Raymond W. Kelly
Raymond Walter Kelly is the current Commissioner of the New York City Police Department and the first person to hold the post for two non-consecutive tenures. A lifelong New Yorker, Kelly has spent 31 years in the NYPD, serving in 25 different commands and as Police Commissioner from 1992 to 1994...
has announced that the New York City Police Department
New York City Police Department
The New York City Police Department , established in 1845, is currently the largest municipal police force in the United States, with primary responsibilities in law enforcement and investigation within the five boroughs of New York City...
will begin accepting videos of alleged criminal activity from private citizens.