What are the advantages and disadvantages of using CCTV cameras to fight crime?

Nowadays CCTV

cameras

are becoming increasingly popular among police forces around the world. It is believed that they are crucial to protect citizens against unlawful activity.

However

, there are both pros and cons

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both sides will be analyzed and a conclusion will be drawn. One obvious benefit of having

surveillance

cameras

is that it would reduce the number of crimes committed both in public areas and

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In other words

, if security

cameras

with face recognition were installed almost everywhere, the streets would become much safer and police forces would need

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resources for identifying the criminals. Another reason that CCTV would be advantageous is that it would help track and find elderly people with mental problems,

for instance

,dementia and small children, who got lost on the streets. Take Moscow as an example. According to the volunteer rescue team, Liza Alert,

surveillance

cameras

installed in the underground and public transport have already helped to reduce the search time by 50%.

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human privacy can be violated by the illegal usage of data.

For instance

, the materials could be sold on a so-called black market and used afterwards for blackmailing or preparing a crime. Another drawback of

surveillance

cameras

is their cost.

Furthermore

, after the installation of the system, it should be maintained, controlled and checked by qualified professionals.

For example

, European countries have to cut costs on social programs like schools and hospitals in order to finance special security forces. In conclusion, there are clearly pros and cons to installing CCTV

cameras

in the cities. While

surveillance

devices can help to cope with crime, for many people privacy concerns remain significant.

Therefore

, it is crucial to have a

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between the government and

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society.