Hacker News Reader

Yep. You never know what kind of secret communist/terrorist intelligence you will find in street graffiti.

Isn't it more likely to be in graffiti than via Morse coded gnome hops? I hope the NSA is getting photos of all that graffiti it sounds dangerous.

>>Isn't it more likely to be in graffiti than via Morse coded gnome hops?

http://penny-arcade.com/comic/2013/12/11

Fair point, seems it's called "NYPD Intelligence Division & Counter-Terrorism Bureau" - I'm clearly no expert on NYC police!

Intelligence Unit may include counter-terrorism duties, but they are also involved in surveillance of organized crime, robbery suspects, and witness protection, among other things. (Though these duties may differ from city to city).

... and the guy who tried to turn himself in for spraying a graffiti it appears.