CCTV

CCTV (Closed Circuit Televison) is a visual surveillance techology designed for monitoring a variety of environments activities. CCTV systems typically involve a fixed (or “dedicated) communications link cameras and monitors.

The limits of CCTV are constantly extended. Originally installed to deter burglary, assault and car theft, in practice most camera systms have been used to combat 'antisocial behavior', including many such minor offenses as littering, urinating in public, traffic violations, obstruction, drunkenness, and evading meters in town parking lots. When combined with observation of body language, the cameras are particularly effective in detecting people using marijuana and other substances. These systems are used increasingly to police public morals and public order. “CCTV : Looking out for you”, the technology can be a solution for such problems as vandalism, drug use, drunkenness, racial harassment, sexual harassment, loitering and disorderly behavior.

While Britain is clearly the lead nation in implementing CCTV. Other countries are quickly following. North America, Australia and some Europea countries are installing the cameras in urban environments which a few years age would most likely have rejected the technology.

These systems may involve sophisticated technology. Features can include nght vision, computer assisted operation, and motion detection facilities which allows the operator to instruct the system to go on red alert when anything moves in view of the cameras. Camera systems increasingly employ bullet-proof casing, and automated self defense mechanisms which – as with the Liverpool system – ensure that cameras under attack are covered by neighboring cameras.

The clarity of the pictures in often excellent, with many systems being able to recognize a cigarette packet at a hundred metres.

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