Closed circuit T.V, how effective is it in preventing crime or at catching those committing crimes? I have read a few web sites on this subject lately and while most agree its of some help many think'' CCTV cameras are clearly being used as a substitute for police on the beat. They are intrusive, counterproductive and offend civil liberties. If CCTV is so effective we should expect a decline in crime figures whereas we are actually seeing a steady increase'' (QUOTE from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/low/talking_point/2071824.stm ) There are as many for them as there are against.
On the news this week one story reported that in Briton they have now added a voice to the CTV,This is very big brother.The person from the company said 'If you are not doing anything wrong then, what's the problem?' and he is right.Having said that I am not sure I want every move I make watched ,and what of the over zealous watcher can not behave? They say it will all be on tape and the watchers will have watchers.I don't get much comfort from that. I wonder how productive it all is, What happens in peak hour when people are rushing around will they stop when a voice from above yells out 'would the person wearing blue jeans pick up the cigarette butt' unlikely.
I think a uniformed police man/woman would be enough to stop most crimes happening in the first place. It worked in New York City along with a tough stance from the courts.Their crime rate dropped dramatically.
If we must have big brother in our lives keep it ob TV where we can always switch off.
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