Introduction: (Background) Prism event has aroused wide concern, a large number of citizens think he is a hero, but some people point that he is a traitor to a country. Protecting the public is a duty of government. According to the Surveillance Studies Network, during the 1990s approximately 78 per cent of the Home Office crime prevention budget was spent on installing CCTV, It is difficult to determine exactly how many CCTV cameras there are in the UK, but recent estimates have put the figure at over 4 million. Most experts appear to agree that the UK leads the world in its use of CCTV. (Thesis Statement) This essay largely disagree surveillance technology by government is an unacceptable intrusion and a violation of privacy. That will mainly focus on surveillance in the form of CCTV cameras and it will begin with a discussion of the advantages of living in a surveillance society, focusing on its impact on the detection and reduction of crime. This paper will then discuss the disadvantages of surveillance, focusing on privacy and cost of CCTV equipment fee. (Structure) the first paragraph and second paragraph will discuss the CCTV advantages. Third and fourth paragraph will show the disadvantages. In the end, the essay will emphasize the importance of CCTV, it exists more good than harm.
(Advantage) The presence of CCTV camera system for surveillance will reduce petty thefts and vandalism in shops, malls and other public places. Since the activities are being monitored, fewer nuisances are likely to be created. It also reduces the losses due to shoplifting. In legal cases of thefts and other forms of crime, videos and images provided by the CCTV camera system can serve as a valid proof and evidence against the defaulter. This assists in making legal claims as well.
This is particularly helpful in customer