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

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Today, most of the countries have CCTV installed in all the public buildings for the security purposes, but many people think that
this
 takes away our personal privacy. Certainly, the installation of cameras has decreased the
crime
 rates and
also
, helped to solve and catch many criminals, and
hence
 merits of security are far more than its drawbacks. The invention of cameras has resulted as a boon for the police administration. Earlier, it was easy for a
person
 to commit a
crime
 like theft, murder or rape as, it was easy for him to find a time gap when no one is around or observing his actions.
Nevertheless
, with the usage of CCTVs in public areas has resulted in a decline in the number of
crime
Suggestion
crimes
 because, the
person
 feels afraid due to cameras as, it captures each and every moment of the
person
. To include, they have
also
, helped us to tract reckless drivers who often break traffic rules as, cameras jointed to the traffic signals and light poles capture their image. According, to a study it was found that the
crime
 rates were low in the well-lighted areas with CCTV as compared to those not having them.
In addition
 to
this
, cameras are now,
also
, widely used by many supermarkets, schools and residential flats and societies. In supermarkets, the customers used to steal away products in their bags and
thus
, to reduce
this
 practice they
also
, use CCTV.
Also
, many students practice dishonest ways for getting better marks in exam, which is now not possible owing to, the use of video recorders. In residential areas they act as a shield against the theft or any other
crime
 that might occur in their area. Looking at the benefits of these advancements of technology many social workers is working to install cameras in those areas where people are not able to afford them. To summarize, we have a choice whether we want to protect our privacy or our lives, as, in my opinion a
person
's life is far more important than his/her privacy.
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