what are the advantages and disadvantages of using CCTV to fight crime?
It is inevitably true that
CCTV
cameras are widely installed around the world to fight crime
. Using CCTV
has not only the negatives such
as no economic budget and privacy concerns but also
the positives, including easy criminal investigation and increased public safety
. This
essay will discuss the benefits and the drawbacks of it.
On the one hand, the first disadvantage is that CCTVs price is a big dilemma because it can cost an arm and leg for a high-end-4 camera system. For instance
, the price for that CCTV
is around £700 without installation. Moreover
, CCTV
systems also
need maintenance and it can be expensive, especially if large areas need to be monitored. The next con is that CCTV
systems can infringe on people
's privacy, and there are concerns about the use of cameras in public spaces. Therefore
, there is a high potential for misuse of the footage since some people
nowadays are likely to share anything on social media.
On the other hand
, although
installing CCTV
is not cost-effective, it has benefits. The most interesting advantage is related to a criminal investigation. Because CCTV
cameras provide evidence in certain places, the investigators of criminal crime
will likely be able to monitor the activities of someone committing a crime
. To exemplify, when the rubbers who use a car and their identification number in the car are seen by surveillance footage, the police can track the car used in the crime
and they generally are able to find a suspect. Another positive outcome is increasing public safety
. Perhaps, many gangsters will feel that they are controlled by CCTV
in the public and some of them will think twice about committing a crime
. People
tend to feel safer when CCTVs are available in public areas. As a result
, safety
in public areas will increase.
In conclusion, the negative consequences of using CCTV
are not cost-effective and it can infringe on people
's privacy. However
, there are some positive outcomes, making criminal investigations easier and increasing public safety
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