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September 02, 2007
Video Surveillance of Public Places
From Center for Problem-Oriented Policing.
Offering a guide by the U.S. Department of Justice on the use of video surveillance or CCTV as a problem-oriented policing response to a crime problem. It is written by Jerry Ratcliffe.
This guide explores the benefits and problems associated with CCTV and summarizes the findings of numerous CCTV evaluations (see appendices A and B).
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Although some see CCTV as a panacea to crime and disorder in public places, others view the growth of CCTV as an intrusion, with visions of an Orwellian 'Big Brother' invading personal privacy. This guide will help you better understand the effectiveness of CCTV and address some constitutional and privacy concerns. The guide's two appendices (A and B) summarize much of the available research about the effectiveness of CCTV as a crime control measure. After you read this guide, you should not only be aware of the strengths and weaknesses of CCTV in a public setting, but also be able to answer many of the public's concerns.
Posted by rshah at September 2, 2007 05:32 AM
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