SCP-CCTV panacea or problem Flashcards
history of CCTV
based on the assumption that CCTV was a panacea for crime and disorder
Political partied are FOR CCTV as the image being ‘tough on crime’
funding then became available for CCTV
CCTV as a panacea
seen as a desirable improvement to any area.
places wanted it because of the effects it had on other places
can present the media and public with the truth
what 4 ways is CCTV seen as effective
increase the likelihood offenders will be caught and punished
deterring potential offenders
more ‘eyes on the street’ as people use those places with CCTV]
able to deploy officers where suspicious behaviour occurs
what 3 things normally go alongside CCTV to reduce crime
changes in policing practices
improved lighting
community watch schemes
What did a meta-analysis find about CCTV
to have little/no effect on violent crime. It did, however, have a large impact across car parks
What did a national evaluation find about CCTV
half showed a decreases in crime.
some showed a statistical reduction in crime
and in some crime increased
CCTV on the streets, how can the streets effect CCTV
the layout of the street has an impact on crime detection
seems to be more effective in streets that are long and open with few side streets
can facilitate a faster police response time
did CCTV alter offenders behaviour
many did not worry about CCTV
believed if they were seen on CCTV, police would not get to them in time
offenders wore clothes that hid their faces if CCTV was there
if CCTV is ineffective the why is it portrayed as the opposite
because there is a lot of money going into it and if it didnt work then people would complain
gives the impression that crime is undercontrol
who are the targets
groups that are categorised as problematic by operators depend on the target area under surveillance
what are the typical targets?
between 71-93% are male
young scruffy males
black males
certain dress codes
