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

Nowadays, the use of
CCTV
cameras has increased dramatically in order to make places more secure. They can easily be witnessed
eveywhere
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everywhere
such
as banks, offices and even supermarkets. There are some beneficial points
such
as lessening
the
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crime and making streets safer,
however
, some disadvantages are included as well. In
this
essay, I will explore the pros and cons of using
CCTV
cameras and try to draw some conclusions.
Firstly
, one of the major benefits of using
this
type of
cameras
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is that it helps to decrease the number of crimes. Yet, it records the events on a daily basis and
less
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people dare to
commite
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commit
a crime in front of them.
For instance
, In 2004, a group of
thiefs
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broke into
a
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appartement
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apartment
to do
robbery
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, but as soon they realized the
CCTV
, they started to
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.
Secondly
, another major plus
points
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of them is that they make streets become safer. What I mean by
this
is it
recogonizes
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recognises
the
the
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cars
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speed and if someone breaks the law, the information
of
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that car will be sent to
police
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station by them which costs the driver a lot.
In addition
, lots of accidents have
prevented
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from happening.
On the other hand
,
on
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of the main drawbacks can be the price of these evidence recorders which is significantly expensive.
For example
, the
high quality
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ones are about 4000$ and later. But, in spite of the high price, they are bought by people. Another major disadvantage of them is that most of them are connected to
PC
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via wire. So, if the lights go out, they will stop working and the recordings will be deleted. In
US
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, a bank robbery
was happened
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happened
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when the lights had gone out and the police could not find any evidence. In conclusion, there are some
positives
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and
negatives
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points of using
CCTV
. Personally, I believe the advantages
outwigh
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outweigh
any disadvantages.
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coherence cohesion
Use varied advanced cohesive devices to link ideas within and between paragraphs. Overuse of basic conjunctions like 'but' and 'and' limits the fluidity of the text. Study and practice using a range of linking phrases for more seamless transitions.
coherence cohesion
Avoid spelling and grammar mistakes such as 'eveywhere' (everywhere), 'thiefs' (thieves), 'broke into a appartement' (broke into an apartment), and 'as soon they realized' (as soon as they realized) to enhance clarity and accuracy.
task achievement
Work on developing and clearly expressing your ideas. Introduce your main points more effectively and expand on them with clear, direct explanations and appropriate examples, ensuring you maintain relevance to the question prompt throughout.
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Provide fully developed examples to effectively support your points. Your examples should be detailed, relevant, and clearly connected to the main idea they illustrate.
task achievement
Address all parts of the task in your response. For this essay, discuss both the advantages and disadvantages thoroughly, ensuring that you cover all aspects of the CCTV's role in fighting crime. It is also crucial to make sure your position is clear throughout the essay.

You are not ready for IELTS Speaking, if you

  • Can’t speak smoothly without pauses.
  • Use simple words and lack vocabulary.
  • Feel nervous and anxious when speaking.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • Deterrent
  • CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television)
  • Evidence
  • Constant surveillance
  • Monitor
  • Privacy
  • Vandalism
  • Malfunction
  • Blackmail
  • Voyeurism
  • Surveillance
  • Maintenance
  • Conviction
  • Authorities
  • Public safety
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