Debate: Video surveillance

Is video surveillance in public places fair?

Background and Context of Debate:

Video surveillance is used for monitoring security of places and if the monitored place is robbed, people will be able to look at the tapes and catch the criminal.

Do surveillance cameras evade privacy?

Yes

• It is no different to police monitoring a dangerous area. Video surveillance is no different than a police officer watching over the street. Who doesn't want extra police officers watching over streets with high crime? Surveillance tapes do not evade any privacy; they are only there to protect the public.

No

• Surveillance cameras are not closely monitered and are only usually viewed if a crime has taken place. It is certainly not the case that people monitor all security cameras closely 24/7. Most surveillance tapes are rarely seen. Usually surveillance cameras are only viewed if they have filmed a crime and are viewed only to catch criminals, not to evade people's privacy or stalk people.

Do surveillance cameras work to protect the public?

Yes

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No

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