On Wed, 16 May 2001, Peifer, William [OCDUS] wrote:
> Haven't seen this angle mentioned yet, but are you sure the local cops
> aren't on the take?
This is a good point, and it's getting at something deeper. Whatever you
do, the odds are good that it will implicate you at some time. Maybe not
this week, or even this year, but eventually. Once you supply material
evidence you become a witness, and all it takes is one corrupt cop, or one
slip in the wrong place and you could be in for a little more than you
planned. If you decide to go ahead and do this, be prepared to go all the
way, and this potentially means court testimony.
As soon as you tell someone about the photos you are no longer anonymous,
and once one person knows about you then there's a chance it won't stop at
them. Think of all the ways that your identity could come out. Someone
to whom you show the photos could let your name slip deliberately, or even
accidentally; it could be directly, or by a vague reference. If the
dealers learn that photos were taken, they could ask around as to who has
the 'photographer' rep in the area, and then a simple Google search for
your name will come up with these posts. Or they could pay you a visit
and ask. :) If the dealers actually get to see the photos (either
intentionally by a cop on the take or even while under interrogation),
remember that the angle of the shot will give a very good idea of where
the photographer was located.
It's your decision, but I hope you weigh all of the risks first before you
decide. I respect and applaud your desire to help, but would encourage
you to seek out less dangerous means unless you're into that sort of
thing. :)
chris
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