Closed Circuit Television Systems. Emerging Trends in Reponse to 911
By Roy Stephenson

The advent of Closed Circuit Television Systems (CCTV) has definitely had an impact on modern society. Just about everywhere you go, you are probably being viewed or recorded onto a Video Surveillance System.

Whether it is at Work, a Bank, or a Convenience Store, the average person is “Caught on Tape” 2 or 3 times every day. The proliferation of CCTV Systems has been a boon to Law Enforcement Personnel who now have access to a wealth of information which is being recorded on a very large number of privately owned and managed Video Surveillance Systems.

A typical Crime Scene Investigation will involve the collection and review of Video “Tapes” from several locations surrounding the Scene of the Crime. Video from Hotel Lobbies, Gas Stations, ATM s and Traffic Cameras can all contribute valuable evidence to the investigation.

From Boise to Beijing, hundreds of thousands of video clips have been used in Court Cases to help convict criminals, or at least place them at the Scene of the Crime.

During the recent bombings of the London Mass Transit System, video recorded from closed circuit television systems played a major role in the investigation that directly led to the arrest of many of the alleged terrorists.

With some of the top of the line CCTV Cameras currently being installed, you can zoom in and read a newspaper from more than a mile away. Many modern cameras can see in total darkness, while remaining completely discreet.

Because modern CCTV cameras can provide some “super-human” abilities, it is no wonder that some people feel that their civil liberties are being violated since they are constantly under surveillance in public areas.

Television shows such as CSI, 24-Hours and my personal favorite, Law &amp Order have all contributed to societies misunderstanding of the capabilities of current CCTV Technology.

Believe me, with today s technology there really is no way to take a wide angle, fuzzily recorded image of someone standing

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