Pros and cons of using security cameras in Public Places
It is always a good thing to start with the good news
, so let us see the advantages of having security cameras in Public Places;
Crime Deterrent: there is a strong fact that people are less likely to commit a crime if they know that they are being watched. If people are aware of the fact that public places are being monitored, vandalism and other acts of violence may be greatly reduced. In addition, in the event when a crime is caught in action, emergency officials will be better able to contain the situation and interact fast. Public places are very attractive to would-be thieves. From huge parking lots full of cars to large retail shops full of goods, a security camera can help those in charge of securing public places with discovering illegal activities once they occurred. Security cameras can act as a proactive method to prevent crime before it happens. When someone commits a crime and is caught on camera, police and other law enforcement officials can use the footage to release a recorded video or photos in public via various media outlets. Having a picture of the suspect can make a world of difference, so police officers and in charge authorities can practice their fully protecting role by arresting and getting dangerous criminal off the street. You also can prevent major lawsuits by catching incidents involving anyone of the public places audience.
Monitoring People could help in social studies: By monitoring people, social studies experts might watch the recorded videos and make some kind of notes about people's behavior. Moreover, produceing better articles and solutions could be done after investigating people' appearance and analyzing their acts while they are roaming around public place.
People's Safety: People feel much safer when they are being monitored by quality security cameras; because they would feel that they will be secured and safe as long as they are walking and wondering in public streets or having fun with their children in parks. Another point is children's safety, a lot of kidnapping incidents have happened in public places such as Malls due to the lack of security cameras, therefore any kind of face identification would be impossible. Still, being surrounding by such systems would add more relief and an increasing feel to trust and assure your movements.
Prevent Harassment: Harassment in Public Places is a bit common these days, and it can take various forms, yet not all of it is reported. How do you know who is telling the truth and who is not? Video surveillance systems can record both video and audio, thus save time and money spent on investigating and detecting the doers.
How about the disadvantages of using security camera in public places?
Privacy Violation:
This point is significant; everyone puts his privacy as number one; especially, intimate and family meetings in restaurants, malls or any public place. Nevertheless, in the same time, security cameras' first advantage is keeping everyone safe, so we find people in charge of installing such system more concern about other's privacy, so they do not place security cameras in bathrooms for example to maintain a bit of privacy for people.
Vandalism:
Another con of using security cameras is Vandalism. Some people can vandalize security cameras intentionally as a result for an angry gesture for invading privacy or any other reason, which make the maintenance cost higher. If security cameras are damaged or tampered with, the signal can be lost. Backup security measures should be in place in case there is a break in surveillance. So make sure you have taken precautions against weather changes or vandalism, especially with cameras placed outside your mall, library, restaurant or any other public place.
Having a decent surveillance system is the responsibility of every shopping mall, library, restaurant etc. Installing technology such as IP cameras or even traditional CCTV would make people feel much comfortable and safer. And in order not to be panelized for using security cameras in your public place, you are obliged to notify others that there is a security camera around: Smile for the camera dear crowd and make your day.
Pros and cons of using security cameras in Public Places
By: Zainab Al-Qaisi
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