Funny old world is it not?
Yesterday's headline was - 'chief of police says there are too many surveillance cameras in our communities'. Ergo, Does he want us to get rid of them ?
TODAY - police are looking at camera recordings hoping to catch those who set fire to the Cutty Sark. (A very sad event.)
Who finds this rather ironic?
2007-05-21 17:20:26 · 12 answers · asked by Boris of London 2 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
The deputy chief constable involved was referring to CCTV set up in quite villages, his view is that CCTV should be used in areas where there are more violent types of crime on a frequent basis. Such as rape/murder etc.
That of course does not mean that the people in the quite villages are not entitled to try to stop vandalism and other crime which whilst not life threatening can be very unpleasant and expensive.
It was refreshing to hear a policeman indicate that electronic surveillance is not the be all and end all of policing.
It does come down to money though, the villages cannot afford to pay for a human police presence so the CCTV provides a relatively cheap and low cost maintenance alternative as a minor crime deterrent.
2007-05-21 23:34:22 · answer #1 · answered by noeusuperstate 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As long as a camera is not placed in an area that would be considered private (i.e., restrooms, dressing rooms, etc.), then I think it;'s just a great safety device. I know it seems like big brother, but in my opinion, I'll lose some privacy just for the extra eyes it gives police in dangerous situation where the criminal needs to be removed. I'm surprised a Police chief would want to downsize camers servelliance. Suppose this changed his mind?
2007-05-22 01:45:52 · answer #2 · answered by debijs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i agree with debbiejs we need cameras in this day and age as there is so much crime and also people breaking the highway code causing serious accidents
2007-05-22 03:05:25 · answer #3 · answered by nmore 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Debijs wait until they make you have one in the bedroom //Kate yes i read it also and i too find it ironic
2007-05-24 12:21:24 · answer #4 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A little too ironic.
2007-05-22 06:36:33 · answer #5 · answered by Wildamberhoney 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes lol
2007-05-22 00:45:07 · answer #6 · answered by Kitten 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I call it typical political double talk---I swear you have to be CLUELESS to be elected to any office in this country!!!
2007-05-22 00:31:04 · answer #7 · answered by mac 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do! Police can be such double-talkers & abusers(beating & killing innocent ppl):(
2007-05-22 00:55:37 · answer #8 · answered by ♠I Did My Time♠ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds about right.Sad!!
2007-05-22 00:40:32 · answer #9 · answered by peppersham 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have a good point there!
2007-05-22 00:34:23 · answer #10 · answered by Amidalek 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋