In many cities, the use of video cameras in public places is being increased in order to reduce crime, but these measures restrict our individual freedom. Do the benefits of increased security outweigh the drawbacks?

In many different parts of the world, governments use the technology of digital cameras to decrease the crime rate. While

this

method may limit the freedom feeling of citizens, I believe that the merits provided by these video cameras surpass their demerits. On the one hand, Electronic cameras may have some disadvantages.

Initially

, they may deprive people of their sense of freedom.

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That

is because citizens feel totally stressed when they are tracked all the time. In London,

for example

, all streets are provided with surveillance cameras,

Therefore

the local police could observe any individual at any moment of the day.

Further

and more importantly, The price of

this

type of cameras is exorbitant. In big cities

such

as Vancouver and Paris, It would cost the local government hundred of millions to cover all the streets with video cameras.

Subsequently

, It is thought by many people that

this

measure of security is a waste of money, And

this

money should be allocated to solve other problems like the infrastructure of their cities.

On the other hand

, I think that the benefits of the digital cameras are various.

Firstly

, these electronic devices could provide a better justice system.

That is

to say, the recordings of these cameras are considered profound evidence.

For instance

, some criminal defendants can use these cameras as a cast-iron alibi to prove their innocence. If they were not

such

surveillance cameras in the public places, many innocent people would be incarcerated for crimes they did not commit.

Secondly

, with the help of these cameras, Governments are able to reduce the level of

crimes including

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crimes, including

petty crimes like shoplifting, speeding

offenses

a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others

offences

and hooliganism or serious crimes

such

as brutal murders and vandalism.

Therefore

, people feel more safe and protected in public places. By way of conclusion,

Although

, the use of digital cameras on

streets

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the streets

might cause inconvenience to many citizens and cost the governments a lot of money, I suppose that the advantages gained by these cameras are much greater.