Weekly New's Topic 1/9/12 * HD CCTV Camera's *



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19812385

High-def CCTV cameras risk backlash, warns UK watchdog

 

The latest cameras can be fitted with professional
SLR camera lenses to improve images taken

Surveillance cameras will now offer up to 29 megapixels, which is better than cameras used by professional photographers. :0

Manufacturer's figures suggest there will be 129,299 HD CCTV cameras in the UK by the end of 2012. In 2016 there will be a rise to over 3.7 million.

The main use for these new cameras will be to improve the qaulity of the images. Reports have shown that these camera's were used to convivt people in the Riots in 2011. The Goverment are hoping this will discourage crime as people will now be more vary.



CCTV images helped police arrest suspects after 2011's riots

 

"Whether it's tracking down a thug who brutally mugged an old lady, a vandal who trashed a war memorial or searching for a missing child, CCTV plays a crucial role in tackling crime and making people safer," said Mehboob Khan, chairman of the association's Safer and Stronger Communities Board

 

The UK government has asked Mr Rennison to draw up a code of conduct for CCTV use in England and Wales. He is

due to present a report to Parliament in April. His interview suggests he will take a tough line.

"It is the Big Brother scenario playing out large," he told the Independent.

"It's the ability to pick out your face in a crowd from a camera which is probably half a mile away."

 

Below are a few comments from the BBC page from the members of the public.

.Ruth
1 Hour ago

Nothing to hide...nothing to fear. If we are going to have CCTV, it should be fit for purpose. No point recording a crime and finding the images are so poor they're useless. So bring on the HD cameras and hopefully crime will either drop or be easier to prosecute. It will be worth it if it stops or aids the prosecution of just one crime. I'd rather be safer than have 'privacy' whilst being mugged!

justin de shed
1 Hour ago

I have no problems with it at present, and would welcome more cameras in some rural areas.

However I don't always trust the police to use it sensibly and not for more trivial offences.

Robert
2 Hours ago

The more the better in my opinion.

My university lecturer has been working on software which can identify peoples height/walk/clothing; meaning a suspect found on one camera can potentially be found/identified on any other camera automatically.

The more intelligent and detailed they become the better...

Anyone with the 'big-brother' opinion is foolish