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The ever-growing use of CCTV cameras in large city centers is a controversial issue. There is a large gray area regarding the ethics of these security cameras. One side of the argument speaks out about the benefits of a 24/7 video record as a crime deterrent. The other, more outspoken side, argues for the right to privacy. There are two sides of the story, and each group has its points. This article will tackle the benefits of having a public form of CCTV first and follow up with a counterpoint about the effectiveness of surveillance cameras.

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However, it appears that the community maintains social concern over CCTV. Increases in the risk characteristics of control and involuntary exposure are demonstrated, although increased CCTV exposure does not change the overall sense of social risk. The CCTV system occupies a relatively safe and non-adversarial social position, supported by the community. But the risk characteristics indicate that there are underlying social concerns, that CCTV may not yet have found its true social risk perception measure and that social support is not necessarily robust.

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This study utilises psychometrics to quantitatively measure the social risk perception of a CCTV system, using spatial representation and multi-dimensional scaling. The psychometric measure presents the system as one of low dread and familiar risk. Multi-dimensional scaling presents the underlying dimensions of the system as a low sense of risk perception and low perceived community risk exposure. The CCTV system presents an acceptable social risk that outweighs community concern.

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At Vectron we pride ourselves on providing a fully integrated IP CCTV solution including cabling, cameras, recorder, storage, hardware, software and more.  Our engineers and installers take their time to respect your premises.  Our commissioning ensures that the framework complies with regulatory body requirements.  Our knowledge of regulations covers all major industries.  For instance we understand that gaming venues need to record a minimum or 6 frames per second.

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As you can see a customised security system can provide much more than a deterrent for criminals.  It also provides security against internal theft, can assist in staff training and customer service, false claims and provide general safety peace of mind for your staff and you when you’re not on site.

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In the hospitality industry CCTV can play an integral part in managing your business.  In your venue the right surveillance prevents fraudulent activities by staff or customers, break-ins during closure and injury claims.   High quality monitoring of all gaming machines at all times identify individuals, cover all entrances and exits and cashier stations.   And advanced number plate recognition of all vehicles that drive through a specified zone ensures nothing is missed at your site.

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Vectron has been in the hospitality business for over 25 years, we know the day to day threats and the extensive regulations that gaming venues and hotels face. We understand your business so we can design the right surveillance system saving you money and giving you greater security on multiple levels. 

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Much like insurances you pay all your life and never really use CCTV surveillance is similar, but when something goes wrong you’ll be glad you invested wisely.

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Protestors of CCTV cameras are outspoken about defending their rights. They have solid points about invasion of privacy but seem to be losing an uphill battle in European nations. There are benefits to having security cameras, especially in private businesses. The issue is about protection versus privacy, and until there is solid data about crime prevention or the courts uphold the case for personal privacy rights, this debate will continue.

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To cut costs, those in power have proposed paying members of the public to monitor the equipment. This is hugely controversial and is damaging to a practice that is already seen as invasive and voyeuristic.

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The British public is quite used to having their every move recorded. Having no privacy is the norm. It's no secret that opponents of CCTV call the U.K. The Big Brother State, referring to the dystopian novel "1984." There is also a monetary side to the issue. It is expensive to buy cameras and pay experienced public defenders to watch them.

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The same studies that found that cameras reduced property damage state that being watched does nothing to stop public crimes of passion. Also, just because crime was reduced in an area with a prevalent camera presence, that doesn't mean that the crime has been deterred. In some cases, it has been shown to raise crime rates in areas a few blocks away where there are no cameras.

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As evidenced by the above points, there are good reasons for the use of security cameras in private businesses and as a premeditated-crime deterrent. Now let's look at the negative aspects of CCTV cameras in public areas.

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Also, employees are protected against false allegations in the workplace due to the evidence of recorded footage. Employees are also less likely to steal from their workplaces. You can see that this is a big issue just by looking above the cashier line at a Walmart or Target. In the U.S. for 2012 alone, there was $50 billion stolen from businesses by their own employees, according to an Employee Theft Statistics report.

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It's hard to measure the success of CCTV cameras because their aim is largely preventive. One significant advantage to using CCTV cameras that we've seen in the past two decades is the use of surveillance cameras in retail stores. Most shoppers know they are being watched by several cameras at once, which are put in place to deter shoplifting. 

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The initial argument regarding the positives of CCTV is that it will deter criminals from committing crimes in public. This is true in some cases. Several studies, including one commissioned by the ACLU, which is commonly known as being anti-CCTV, have shown that CCTV has reduced property crime and premeditated crime. This has affected car theft on public streets, store break-ins and muggings in parking lots.

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The ever-growing use of CCTV cameras in large city centers is a controversial issue. There is a large gray area regarding the ethics of these security cameras. One side of the argument speaks out about the benefits of a 24/7 video record as a crime deterrent. The other, more outspoken side, argues for the right to privacy. There are two sides of the story, and each group has its points. This article will tackle the benefits of having a public form of CCTV first and follow up with a counterpoint about the effectiveness of surveillance cameras.