The use of CCTV surveillance cameras by civil administrations has become common in the 21st century. The widespread use of CCTV by the police and governments has also grown. In the UK, cities and towns across the country have installed large numbers of cameras linked to police authorities. The justification for the growth of CCTV in towns is that it deters crime – although there is still no clear evidence that the widespread use of CCTV reduces crime. Opponents of CCTV point out the loss of privacy of the people under surveillance, and the negative impact of surveillance on civil liberties. Furthermore, they argue that CCTV displaces crime, rather than reducing it.

CCTV is used in banks, casinos, shopping centers, streets, airports etc. The use of CCTVs in public places has increased, causing debate over security vs. privacy. Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) – where the picture is viewed or recorded, but not broadcast was initially developed as a means of security for banks. Today, it has developed to the point where it is simple and inexpensive enough to be used in home security systems, and for everyday surveillance.


Closed circuit television surveillance is an increasing feature of our daily lives. Its deployment is a commonplace in a variety of areas to which members of the public have free access. We are all likely to be caught on camera while going about their everyday lives and the images relayed back to a control room. The average person on the street is happy knowing that their safety and well being are covered by the cameras on the street corner, shopping center or car park. CCTV can only be part of an integrated approach to problems, where it can be a very effective mean of crime prevention and detection, as well as crime reduction.


CCTV is not just used for problems and the criminal side of society. CCTV is used for many good things, such as reunite children with their parents that have become separated; helping visitors find their cars in parking lots, updating local radio station with news about traffic, assisting with emergencies and other special events.

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