Tuesday, June 30, 2009
2nd Post
Quoting from Raphael's quote:
CCTV is important for crime prevention. I think that a mix of real and fake CCTVs will help to lower costs. We could probably put the 'fake' CCTVs concealed in dark alleys where there are little people but enough for the would-be-criminal to see it. A criminal would be nervous and suspicious, so when the moment he or she sees the fake CCTV, he would be scared and be more likely to leave traces for the police to track down. The 'real' CCTVs should be place at crowded places as these places are often harder to see crime
By: Marcus Er
posted by DragonFire@ at
2nd post
Quoting from Xin Kai: "
We should install a mix of fake and real CCTV's to lower the cost and make the burglar waste so much effort in trying to deactivate the fake CCTV that the real CCTV hidden finds and records his actions."
What is the use of installing both fake and real CCTVs when you can just install real ones. When the robber/thief is trying to deactivate it, he/she will have to look at the CCTV at least once to see how to deactivate it. Once he/she looks at it or is moving towards it, won't his/her face be caught on the CCTV?
posted by Raphael@ at
First Post
CCTV surveillance is a good way of preventing crime. During this period of the recession, people may start turning to theft and robbery to get money. By having CCTV surveillance, those people will think twice before doing what they were going to do. Even if they decide to rob in the end, they will easily be caught.
Raphael Ng
posted by Raphael@ at
fake cameras as opposed to real cameras
quoting from ong xin kai: 'We should install a mix of fake and real CCTV's to lower the cost and make the burglar waste so much effort in trying to deactivate the fake CCTV that the real CCTV hidden finds and records his actions.'
what happens if a burglar actually robs a bank, but the CCTVs are fake? Wouldn't this make it more difficult for the police to catch the criminals?
By Kiat Sheng
posted by Anonymous@ at
2nd post
quote from aloysius: 'It is an intrution of privacy and the people do not like it.'
i think that most people will not like the idea of CCTVs at first. However, what happens if the police actually do catch a criminal using the CCTVs? I think that after the police actually prove that the CCTVs actually work and helps in catching criminals, people will understand what the CCTVs are for and they will like it more.
By Kiat Sheng
posted by Anonymous@ at
the advantages and disadvantages of CCTV
CCTVs have several disadvantages. The first is the invasion of people's privacy. Having the CCTV means that no matter where you are,there will always be people watching you. Another disadvantage is that it will require a lot of electricity. Having that many CCTVs, it also means that there will need to be many TVs to monitor people. Having this many CCTVs also means that it will need many people to monitor. However, the advantages of having CCTVs will far outweigh the disadvantages. The first advantage of having CCTVs is that this will deter more people from stealing things. Knowing that there are CCTVs everywhere, people will think twice before stealing things. Another advantage is that whenever there are real criminals that escaped from prison ( such as mas selamat), police will find it easier to track them down. Futhermore, there are less police officers needed to patrol the streets as the CCTVs will do that for them. Personally, i feel that if the price of better security is a little less privacy, it is worth it.
By Kiat Sheng
posted by Anonymous@ at
Monday, June 29, 2009
A quote from Rafael: "What if the person who snatched the money away from the lady knew that there was indeed a CCTV camera there, and so purposely chose a blind spot in which the camera could not record? I am sure the camera would not be able to record what happened there would it? Besides, no one would be stupid enough to go and rob an old lady in front of a CCTV surveillance . Before they tried to rob the old woman, they should have planned."
When the relevant authorities install the CCTV cameras, I am quite sure that they would choose a strategic location for the camera to cover the "blind spots". However, a CCTV camera only has got a limited amount of range or simply speaking, it is only recording in one fixed direction. Unless there is someone manning the camera, the camera would not move. Who would employ anyone to sit infront of the TV screen all day just to control these cameras?
Also, the other places that has no camera could be also called "blind spots". What i am trying to say here is that we can not entirely depend on these CCTV cameras for our safety. If there is a CCTV camera and a burglar is wearing face mask robbing a victim(assuming that the robber ignores the CCTV because his face is concealed from the camera) , the CCTV can only watch the incident happen and not help the victim , physically, at all.
posted by Ding Sen@ at
qouting from ong xin kai:
i agree it would be a smart way of catching the burglar but if you place a real CCTV and a fake CCTV at 1 place but i do not agree it would save cost, won't that increase the cost instead? furthermore, since singaporeans are "kia si"
, i do not think that they would be brave enough to go and deactivate the CCTV just to rob someone for some cash. if they wanted to deactivate it, they would do it through other means other then going close to the CCTVs
posted by aloysius lim@ at
CCTVS is both good and bad in different cases and situations for example it will be good in helping the police solve crimes if it took place at an area which had a CCTV there this would prove to be a useful tool for solving crimes as the CCTV acts as a 24 hr watchguard and see everything that happens. on the other hand people might feel intimidated if they are doing no crime but beig watched it is rather uncomfortable to know that we are being watched at all times and by a stanger not someone who we know personally. It is an intrution of privacy and the people do not like it. a stepup in security in singapore during the economy downturn is practical as more people will turn to crimes during these times and CCTVs will prove well against the rising crimes, but not everything needs to be watched by CCTVs, another way would be to hire more security guards this way the people will feel comfortable and still be safe.
Aloysius Lim (1)
posted by aloysius lim@ at
Post 1
CCTV surveillance may be a crime prevention measure but it also costs a lot to buy and to maintain. It may seem a good choice in the long run.If one is installed along a corridor in an HDB flat, this could mean the invasion of the residents' privacy. The CCTV cameras will may instill fear into the robbers' hearts but into a resident's too. The robbers will be scared from robbing a house but it may too scare the residents there as they do not know when and where their actions are being noted down. This is a double-edged sword as it may uphold security, it could also mean that the residents will be controlled by the very law that protect them from these robbers. Although the action could be a very small one, a few of these could accumulate to become a lot and fines may have to be payed. The bottom line is that although this is the best way to deter criminals from comitting their crime but will invade the privacy of the civilians.
posted by Nicodemus Seet@ at
3rd post
Quoting from Raphael's post, "
What if the person who snatched the money away from the lady knew that there was indeed a CCTV camera there, and so purposely chose a blind spot in which the camera could not record? I am sure the camera would not be able to record what happened there would it? Besides, no one would be stupid enough to go and rob an old lady in front of a CCTV surveillance . Before they tried to rob the old woman, they should have planned."I think that what Raphael says is true. However, the CCTVs are not usually placed in a spot that everyone can see, but in a spot that no one can see. However, the CCTVs can see everything that you are doing. Even if the robber robs an old women in a blind spot that the CCTV cannot see, surely there are much more than 1 CCTVs around. If there was a bank or anywhere that held money, surely it would be monitored much much more than a shopping centre. The bank would not want to lose money so easily. Furthermore, the bank contains alot of money from people around the world. They would want to protect their money safely.
posted by Sze Whye Keong@ at
Quoting from jin kiat: '
Our safety should be more important than a little sense of insecurity.'
A LITTLE SENSE OF INSECURITY?! This turn of events could have drastic effects on some members of the public. They might decide, that since that they are very uncomfortable with the government watching their every move, and not giving them a little bit of privacy, they might decide to stay at home instead, and that could worsen the current economic downturn. Yes, although it provides more security, but on the other hand it creates some uneasiness amongst people.
posted by hoongyang@ at
commenting on jun ming's post 3rd post
We should install a mix of fake and real CCTV's to lower the cost and make the burglar waste so much effort in trying to deactivate the fake CCTV that the real CCTV hidden finds and records his actions. real CCTV's should be hidden in potted plants or under rugs. That way we can stop burglaries and save on money and making CCTV's more effective when the burglar does not know which is the real one. That is a more sure way to catch the burglars face than just using one
Ong Xin Kai 25
posted by xin kai@ at
Sunday, June 28, 2009
2nd post
Quoting from Rafael :" The advantages of the CCT surveilance would be the decrease in the number of crimes comitted, because they know they are being watched by CCT surveilance."
I disagree with your comment as technology nowadays has enabled people to tap into the CCT surveillance and criminals such as theives may use this to their advantage to observe the environment and know the exact time to strike thier target. Therefore if CCT surveillance are to be put up in the neighbourhood, I suggest that they are well secured and given maintanence checks regularly.
posted by SinKang (40)@ at
Quoting from Rafael :" The advantages of the CCT surveilance would be the decrease in the number of crimes comitted, because they know they are being watched by CCT surveilance. The disadvantages are it would invade our privacy，nobody would like to be watched by a CCTV almost everywhere they go.", I totally agree with it. However, people will have to get resigned to the fact that this is all for their safety.
posted by Anonymous@ at
Quoting from jarrett "i
f an old lady was counting her 50 dollars notes after taking from the ATM machine (some Singaporeans do that) and a thief snatched it away from her, the CCTV would have recorded it down."
What if the person who snatched the money away from the lady knew that there was indeed a CCTV camera there, and so purposely chose a blind spot in which the camera could not record? I am sure the camera would not be able to record what happened there would it? Besides, no one would be stupid enough to go and rob an old lady in front of a CCTV surveillance . Before they tried to rob the old woman, they should have planned.
posted by Rafael@ at
2nd Post
Quote from Xin Kai: "I think that singapore should not step up on CCT surveillance. In the economic downturn we should not waste a lot of money installing it. "
I disagree as even with the economic downturn, Singapore will be able to handle the situation properly. And happen if crimes and thefts occur, we will lose more money as valuable things will be stolen or people may get injured. What's more, we will not be able to find out who was the thief.
However, when we have the CCTV cameras installed, burglars and thieves will think twice. And if accidents do happen, we will be able to find out who the thief is.
Ooi Jun Ming
posted by Jun Ming@ at
2nd Post
Quote from Sin Kang : "Having CCTVs in the neighbourhood is good as this makes the civilians feel more secure and also makes it harder for crimes to be committed"
I disagree that having CCTVs in the neighbourhood is good as it invades the privacy of the residents that are staying in the neighbourhood. When they leave and enter their house is all monitored by CCTV which leaves no space for privacy. CCTVs in the neighbourhood does not make it completely harder for crimes to be committed. It just reduces the chances of the crime being committed and also increases the chance for the police to catch the culprit responsible.
Done By : Aaron Chow 2D ( 10 )
posted by 2009 Sec2D No. 9-12@ at
Quoting From Xin Kai: "I think that Singapore should not step up on CCT surveillance. In the economic downturn we should not waste a lot of money installing it. Installing one might cost around $600 to install a high quality one and imagine installing it everywhere how much will it cost?"
I do not agree with Xin Kai. During the economic downturn, more people would be jobless, in desperation, they would think of all sorts of ways to get money to feed themselves and their families. Even though installing a CCT surveillance might cost about $600 for a high quality one, Singapore's government is rich and have distributed the funds equally for different purposes, so our government would have enough to spend on the installation of the CCT surveillance for better security.
Done By: Ryan Koh (30)
posted by Ryan Koh@ at
The advantages of the CCT surveilance would be the decrease in the number of crimes comitted, because they know they are being watched by CCT surveilance. The disadvantages are it would invade our privacy，nobody would like to be watched by a CCTV almost everywhere they go.
posted by Rafael@ at
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Second Post: Commenting on Apollos' first post
Quoting from Apollos: "
they would not be afraid of any theft stealing their things and they would not need to check their belongings constantly. "
I do not really agree with what you have said. Why would they not be afraid of anyone stealing their things? Even if there is CCT surveillance watching over their belongings does not mean a thief would not strike. The CCT surveillance can catch at what time and who had stolen your item. It cannot totally prevent someone from stealing your belongings. The presence of CCT surveillance would only make the thief think twice if he should take the risk or not to be caught on tape.
The second thing is why would they need not check their belongings constantly? Someone from the "inside" could have stolen your belonging without you knowing. I feel that people should not entirely depend on CCT surveillance, they should also take their own safety precautions.
Done By:
Waise Koh
(36)
posted by waise@ at
Quoting from Waise Koh:
"CCT surveillance can be found in almost all shopping centers in Singapore. Some can be found in houses, along the corridors, in schools and churches."
I agree that CCT surveillance can be found in most shopping centers in Singapore, as well as in some houses, schools and churches. When there is CCT surveillance in shopping centers, shoppers will feel safe and shop without having to worry about pickpockets or snatch-thieves, therefore boosting Singapore's economy. In schools, some parents are worried about outsiders going into the school and hurting their children. Though the chances of it happening is very slim, almost nil, this is every parent's worry. Therefore, CCT surveillance is being set up in schools , as well as in churches.
Done by: Darrin Loh
posted by darrin@ at
Friday, June 26, 2009
Advantages and disadvantages of CCT surveillance
The advantage is that with the CCT surveillance, people will not dare to commit crimes as they know that they are being watched and the CCT surveillance footage are evidence in case of a crime committed.
The disadvantage is that people will have less privacy and that the cost to set up that many surveillance systems might be very costly.
posted by Bryan Ong@ at
2nd Post Commenting on Apollos
Quoting from Apollos : " I
t is also quite costly and in a country like Singapore, the crime rate is not that high and I do not think it is needed."
I disagree with this phrase that he has said. First of all, cost is not a problem for Singapore as its economy is prosperous. Secondly, although Singapore has a low crime rate, i think that Singapore is aiming for a greater achievement where there is zero crime rate. After all, the citizens in Singapore would want to know that they are in safe country, and not a country where there dangers everywhere. So there is definitely a need for security cameras to be installed.
Chooi Ming Yao (9) 2D
posted by 徐铭耀@ at
2nd Post Commenting on Sin Kang’s Post...
Sin Kang said: "Having CCTVs in the neighborhood is good as this makes the civilians feel more secure and also makes it harder for crimes to be committed" I totally agree with what Sin Kang has said, due to the CCTVs ability to record the footage and thus make the police force easier to nab the criminal.
There is also 1 statement from Sin Kang that I don’t agree.It is: "However, CCTVs would invade people’s privacy" I disagree with what Sin Kang has stated. CCTVs is often put at a place where a criminal or thief would most likely strike. People may say that this may invade their privacy. If a thief really strike, for example the ATM Machine, and it so happens that isn’t a CCTV installed, the victim would complain saying there was no CCTVs installed there. Like what I said from my first post, would you prefer privacy of safety?
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posted by × tehJarrett ×@ at
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Advantages and disadvantages of CCT
The advantages of CCT surveillance is that people will be deterred from committing crime, the government can monitor various places around Singapore when there is a crisis and that the police can track fugitives on the run.
The disadvantages of CCT surveillance is that people will have less privacy.
The advantages outweighs the disadvantages and so CCT surveillance should be used in Singapore
Samuel Lim (17)
posted by Anonymous@ at
Commenting on Ethan's post
I totally agree with Ethan's opinion about the extra need for CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) even in the times of economic downturns. However, I would like to add on that with the opening of the Integrated Resort in Sentosa and in Marina. More and more people would turn to gambling, and the terrorist threat will significantly increase. To prevent thefts and terrorists attacks, CCTVs would need to be installed around the Integrated Resort and other tourist hotspots around Singapore. For example, Sentosa, Botanic Gardens, Singapore Zoo, Singapore Bird Park etc.
- Bryan Chai
posted by dragonsinx@ at
3rd post: Do you think that Singapore should step up on CCT surveillance in light of the economic downturn and the increase in the number of crimes?
I think that Singapore should step up on CCT surveillance even during the economic downturn. There are a few reason why I said so.
Firstly, during the downturn, many people would have lost their jobs. When they lose their jobs, there would be no income for them. Some people would have enough money, and they would do anything, Such as robbing, stealing, etc, when they are desperate. To prevent or deter people from doing so, Singapore should install CCT surveillance.
Secondly, Singapore should step up on CCT surveillance because of the incident about Mas Selamat. This dangerous and wanted terrorist cunningly escaped the detention center. There was a massive manhunt for months. The police did not know where did Mas Selamat went to. They could only suspect the route he escape from. Mas Selamat could even use a rubber tyre to escape from Singapore into Malaysia. Then, Malaysia caught him. How could Singapore allow this terrorist and the incident to happen again. Mas Selamat is a terrorist and he would harm of kill anyone. Therefore, Singapore should step up CCT surveillance.
Thirdly, during the downturn, people might take chances on their luck by gambling. If they lose money, they would borrow from loan sharks. If the person do not have the money to pay for their debts, they would run away. Then loan sharks would go to the person's address on the IC to collect money. If the person is not in the house, loan sharks would vandalise the walls or lift near the debtor's house to embarrass them. Such cases of vandalizing occurs at HDB flats which do not have cameras installed in the lift or the lobby.
Lastly, Singapore do not need to install such high-tech CCT surveillance like US which camera could sense where the gunshot is fired as Singapore does not allow sales of guns in Singapore.
During the economic downturn, I think that the number of crimes would increase because many people are in need of money and they would do anything when they are desperate. Therefore, I think that Singapore should step up CCT Surveillance.
BY: Ethan Yeow
posted by Eaten? @ at
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
2nd Posting
Quoting from Xin Kai:I think that singapore should not step up on CCT surveillance. In the economic downturn we should not waste a lot of money installing it. Installing one might cost around $600 to install a high quality one and imagine installing it everywhere how much will it cost?
I do not agree with Xin Kai about wasting money on CCT surveillance during the economic downturn. During the economic downturn, many people would lose their jobs and many would have huge debts as they would not have the money to pay back. Some of them may think of stealing and robbing to get money to pay back their debts. Thus, a CCT surveillance is much more needed during the economic downturn to catch anyone who steals or robs.
posted by Apollos@ at
2nd post
Quoting from Apollos:
The advantages of CCT surveillance is much more than the disadvantages of it.Some advantages are that people in places with it will feel much more secure than without it, as they would not be afraid of any theft stealing their things and they would not need to check their belongings constantly. The crime rate would thus definitely drop. People who want to commit crimes in those areas where CCt surveillance are present would certainly think twice. The police would also find it much more easier to find and catch anyone who commits crimes, through the CCT surveillance.
However, there are a few disadvantages. One of them is that it invades our privacy and some people do not like this idea. It is also quite costly and in a country like Singapore, the crime rate is not that high and I do not think it is needed.
I agree for the most part with apollos. I truly think that there are more advantages than disadvantages of CCT surveillance and it should be implemented. However, Apollos, when u said that the advantages are much more than disadvantages, implying CCT survelliance is a good thing, why do you think it is not needed? Is it because there are more advantages but they are lesser when compared to the smaller in number disadvantages?
posted by Koh Jin Kiat@ at
English blog post 2
Quoting from Aaron:
There are many problems that can be solved by the help of CCTV surveillance. By introducing CCTV surveillance, it gives the public a sense of security and also warns any people that are about to commit a crime to think twice before doing so as there are cameras that are showing your every action to the police. With the help of CCTV surveillance, police can use the information gathered from the camera and use it for their own investigation, making it easier to find the criminal responsible. If crime can be kept under control by using CCTV surveillance, I believe that it is worth the effort and money spent on setting up the cameras even if it disrupts people's privacy
I strongly agree with what Aaron posted and i also believe many others have also mentioned. With CCT surveillance, the community would be a much safer place to live in. If anyone still is stupid enough or dares to commit a crime, the police would also have a easy time locating the culprit. The money spent is certainly worth the money spent later on, like they say, prevention is better than cure.
posted by Wen Liang@ at
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
1st Post : What are the advantages of CCTV surveillance?
There are many problems that can be solved by the help of CCTV surveillance. By introducing CCTV surveillance, it gives the public a sense of security and also warns any people that are about to commit a crime to think twice before doing so as there are cameras that are showing your every action to the police. With the help of CCTV surveillance, police can use the information gathered from the camera and use it for their own investigation, making it easier to find the criminal responsible. If crime can be kept under control by using CCTV surveillance, I believe that it is worth the effort and money spent on setting up the cameras even if it disrupts people's privacy
Done by : Aaron Chow ( 10 )
posted by 2009 Sec2D No. 9-12@ at
2nd Post
However, having CCTVs would invade people's privacy. Some people might not be affected by this but there will be a few people that will be either offended or scared. If the cameras are put everywhere, what the people were doing, when they were doing it, who they were with, everything would be tracked down.
From SIn Kang.
I do not know of other countries privacy when using their CCTV camera's however the US has already confirmed with their residents that their newly installed CCTV cameras should not invade their residents privacy.
If you set up CCT surveillance outside your house, along the corridor. At first, your neighbor would think that you are spying on them. As time goes by, your neighbor may feel safe as your CCT surveillance may also be helping them. Some people may think that setting up CCT surveillance may be an invasion of privacy, while others may think that it is for safety precautions.
From Waise.
This contradicts to the other post. The CCTV may feel insecure at first but after a while it becomes part of our lives. The CCTV is designed to capture everything in front of the camera, if it is asked to, it helps to capture criminals like vandals or terrorist in certain countries.
I think that singapore should not step up on CCT surveillance. In the economic downturn we should not waste a lot of money installing it. Installing one might cost around $600 to install a high quality one and imagine installing it everywhere how much will it cost? Moreover, there are still cost in the maintenance and what if people vandalize it?
From xin kai
Although it may seem that buying a CCTV camera may seem really wasteful. It has its advantages too. Lets say you have a stall and you accidentally leave if unattended over night by accident. If someone comes by and pulls away a computer you will never know who did it. However if you had a CCTV camera things like tracking the thief's movements would be easier. The case would be easier to solve. IT may seem like your fault that you left the stall open but if in the case of your absent-mindedness.
A CCTV camera would indeed be useful when it come to that situation.
From Yeo Chong Han Ivan.
posted by Anonymous@ at
Monday, June 22, 2009
2nd Post commenting on Xin Kai's 1st Post
Quoting from Xin Kai: "I think that singapore should not step up on CCT surveillance. In the economic downturn we should not waste a lot of money installing it. Installing one might cost around $600 to install a high quality one and imagine installing it everywhere how much will it cost? Moreover, there are still cost in the maintenance and what if people vandalize it? "
I totally disagree with Xin Kai when he talks about costly installations and vandalism on the CCT surveillance cameras. Firstly, Singapore is a rich and properous country, they have budgets assigned to different areas like security, food, education and medicine strategically. Therefore, they would surely have the budget assigned for security issues like installing CCT surveillance cameras around Singapore and there would still be enough money for supporting other issues affecting Singapore using their own assigned budgets. Secondly, vandalism on CCT surveillance cameras would also be very very rare as CCT surveillance would have been strategically placed so that is may not be as easy for a criminal to spot it and it would have been placed in high areas where civilians would not be able to reach and vandalism should never be a reason for not installing CCT surveillance cameras around Singapore! Thank you!
Gerard Png (28)
posted by Gerard Png@ at
Comment on Samuel Loh's post
Quote:
People in the streets would feel much safer knowing that someone is watching over them.They would not fear wearing expensive jewelry or checking for their belongings once in a while that much now.This would definitely cause a drop in crime rate as well.
When you say that the people would not fear wearing expensive jewelry because there is "someone" watching over them, I do not agree with that. What if, a robbery happens in some dark alley? I'm quite sure that the government would think that installing CCTV there is a waste of money. If this happens, I don't think that the people will still feel safe. Even if the government starts to step up the security, I don't think that they can cover the entire streets of Singapore, such that there is a 0% chance of no robbery here.
posted by Joseph@ at
The advantages and disadvantages of CCT surveillance.
CCT surveillance can be found in almost all shopping centers in Singapore. Some can be found in houses, along the corridors, in schools and churches.
With the help of CCT surveillance, the crime rates have decreased. CCT surveillance can help you to monitor a certain place all the time even if you are out. An example would be like if your family has gone out and when you returned, you found out your house has been broken into. Having set up CCT surveillance in your house, you can see at what time and who has broken into your house. The disadvantage is that if the person who has broken into your house was wearing a mask, your CCT surveillance was partly useless as you would not be able to find out who that person was.
If you set up CCT surveillance outside your house, along the corridor. At first, your neighbor would think that you are spying on them. As time goes by, your neighbor may feel safe as your CCT surveillance may also be helping them. Some people may think that setting up CCT surveillance may be an invasion of privacy, while others may think that it is for safety precautions.
Done By:
Waise Koh
(36)
posted by waise@ at
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Pros and Cons of CCTVs
There are many advantages and disadvantages of having CCTVs around the neighbourhood.
Having CCTVs in the neighbourhood is good as this makes the civilians feel more secure and also makes it harder for crimes to be commited. Even if crimes like robberies were commited, the CCTV would have captured the image of the robber and made it easier to identify him. This will make robberies too risky for robbers and therefore crime rates might drop and make the neighbourhood safer.
However, having CCTVs would invade people's privacy. Some people might not be affected by this but there will be a few people that will be either offended or scared. If the cameras are put everywhere, what the people were doing, when they were doing it, who they were with, everything would be tracked down.
Yik Sin Kang (40)
posted by SinKang (40)@ at
2nd post: commenting on Ryan Koh's post
You said:the disadvantage of a CCTV is that robbers could use them to their advantage. They could place a CCTV on top of an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) and look at other people’s pin number when they are punching in the numbers, then use their pin number to get hold of their money.
How could some people install a CCTV at the Automated Teller Machine (ATM) without attracting any people to look at them? Even if you said that those are the people who installs ATMs, they can't really take your money if they do not have your card, so it is useless even if they have the pin numbers. The only way possible for them to take your money is to rob you afterwards, but if you are smart enough, you would terminate the card first. So it is almost impossible to lose any amount of cash.
By Ng Jeremy(21)
posted by Hell0fDOOM@ at
Saturday, June 20, 2009
2nd post: Comments about Ivan's post
Quoting from Ivan :"
A CCTV can be useful for security and monitoring purposes. In cases where the employer wants to monitor the employee. "With this sentence, I agree with Ivan that CCTV are useful. A simple scenario is a maid and her employer. the employer might consider installing a CCTV in the house if he does not trust the maid and wants to find out what the maid has been doing. Nowadays, maids are more brave and daring. They might be abusing kids, keeping a cellphone quietly and maybe having a boyfriend.
Quoting another phrase from Ivan:" Another good thing about a CCTV is that it cannot be threatened or bribed. If a burglar realizes he has been spied at he cannot threaten or bride the CCTV camera to give up whatever he or she maybe trying to do. However, in a case of a person ,that person can be forced in giving up. "
I also agree with Ivan however not completely agreeable. Normally, a burglar would have done his "research" before robbing a house. However, if the burglar does not realize a camera then all his misdeeds have already been recorded.
Another quote from Ivan:"The CCTV camera can withstand certain terrains that a human cannot after a while ,be it rain or heat to an extent which is however still much higher that a normal human can withstand. A CCTV camera will never fall 'sick' which means it works everyday without fail."
With this statement, i am not completely agreeable. It is true that CCTV's can withstand certain and tougher terrains than a human. However, it is false that a CCTV camera "WILL" never fall "sick" because if a blackout were to occur, then the CCTV would be temporary off. If such situation is to occur, then it is a good time for a robber or burglar to strike. Therefore, i totally disagree with this statement from Ivan:" A CCTV camera will never fall 'sick' which means it works everyday without fail."
The rest of the information Ivan has stated, I am quite agreeable.
BY: Ethan Yeow
posted by Eaten? @ at
The advantages and disadvantages of CCT surveillance
The advantages of CCT surveillance is much more than the disadvantages of it.Some advantages are that people in places with it will feel much more secure than without it, as they would not be afraid of any theft stealing their things and they would not need to check their belongings constantly. The crime rate would thus definitely drop. People who want to commit crimes in those areas where CCt surveillance are present would certainly think twice. The police would also find it much more easier to find and catch anyone who commits crimes, through the CCT surveillance.
However, there are a few disadvantages. One of them is that it invades our privacy and some people do not like this idea. It is also quite costly and in a country like Singapore, the crime rate is not that high and I do not think it is needed.
Apollos Arnold (3)
posted by Apollos@ at
2nd Post Commenting on Ethan
Quoting from Ethan: If you neighbour sees the CCT surveillance, they would think that you might be spying on them. Secondly, they would also think that you do not trust them. Neighbours are suppose to look out for one another.
I disagree with Ethan. There might be a second reaction from the neighbour. The neighbours might feel more secure as there is a surveillance camera to deter any thefts or graffiti from loan shark. Also if there are any doubts between neighbours, like who knocked my flower pot, this can be setted with the CCTV. However we should respect people's privacy and not install them at anywhere which would do so.
Daniel Wen
posted by Wen Daniel@ at
English Blog post
I think that CCT surveillance allows the government to easily track down activities of people and criminals alike. I think thats this is advantageous because people will feel more secure and criminals would have to think twice before they commit the crime. I think CCT surveillance's advantages far outweigh CCT surveillance's disadvantages. A little loss of privacy would not really matter. I also do not believe the government would be so interested in your everyday activities. I think there is not much of any loss for privacy in that sense. The CCT surveillance would also discourage youths to try stupid things just for the fun of it.
Wen Liang (19)
posted by Wen Liang@ at
Comment on Bryan Chai's post
Quoting from Bryan Chai : Yes, I think Singapore should step up on Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) even in the economic downturn because it is always better to be safe than sorry. For example, a CCTV may cost over $500 but if you are robbed of cash, cash cards, electronic devices it may well cost you over a few thousand dollars.
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I agree with your post, but it might not be as simple as it seems. If there were to be a robbery, the thieves would have done their 'research' on the area that they are going to rob. By carrying out this 'research' the CCTV surveillance cameras would have been spotted, enabling the robbers to re-plan their robbery, thus making the CCTV cameras redundant. So what i am trying to say is, the CCTV cameras would not be of much use.
Cameron (7)
posted by Anonymous@ at
Commenting on Ethan's post
Quoting from Ethan:"Thirdly, it would upset your neighbours. WHY?
Think for yourself. If your neighbour sees the CCT surveillance, they would think that you might be spying on them. Secondly, they would also think that you do not trust them. Neighbours are suppose to look out for one another."
If I am the neighbour, I would be rather happy that he or she had installed a camera. When your neighbour installs a camera, he or she would instead look out for you. My family have personally experienced a break in but we did not have a camera.Fortunately, our neighbour next door had a CCTV and caught the thief on tape. By doing this, they have protected themselves and also helped us.
Brendan Chen
posted by Brendan Chen Kai Chang@ at
Friday, June 19, 2009
Commenting On Hong Fu's Post
Quoting From Hong Fu: I feel that there could be other more effective ways of decreasing the number of crimes in Singapore. Examples are to educate the people, increase penalties and the tighten of security by strengtening the police force.
Firstly, educating people might not help as even if they are educated, they might still commit crimes.
Secondly, increasing the penalties is an after effect, and it is only applicable after the person commits the crime and thus not preventing it. Even if you say that it would make people afraid of the greater punishments but criminals often do not think of the consequences as the are desperate.
posted by Mos:D@ at
commenting on hong fu's post
Quote from Hong fu:
I strongly disagree with the idea to setup on CCT surveillance. Though this solution may decrease the rate of crime, it invades the public’s privacy and personal space. Thus, people maybe uncomfortable in public. This would also cause a ripple effect as the public may stay at home more, thus decreasing business in local commercial places such as coffee shops and shopping malls. Furthermore, some tourists may not feel good, so there is an added slim tendency for tourists in Singapore to decrease. I feel that there could be other more effective ways of decreasing the number of crimes in Singapore. Examples are to educate the people, increase penalties and the tighten of security by strengtening the police force.
As a matter of fact,people who are working would feel safer with more cameras around.Although what you say about invading public's privacy is true,it only affects those spending time with their families and friends.They definitely want privacy.However,people on their way to work have nothing to worry about when they know that the police are tracking the moves of suspicious people around them,unless they themselves are carrying out illegal activities such as pickpocketing.That is another reason why more cameras are needed to lower crime rates.
Tourist would want more security to be around as they would most probably be carrying lots of money with them to spend.If the idea to step up CCT surveillance Singapore would affect the number of tourists in Singapore to decrease,would letting them be robbed and the police allowing the robber to get away make them feel any safer?
posted by THISisSamuel@ at
Thursday, June 18, 2009
2nd post commenting on Gerard's post
"During this period of economic downturn, many people have lost their jobs and still may have a family to support. Therefore they may do anything just to get money for daily necessities and robberies and break-ins could be the fastest way. Therefore, I think that Singapore should step up on CCT surveillance only in the more deserted areas of Singapore where robberies and break-ins are most probable to occur." I agree with what he says, people that are out of jobs will be really desperate to get some cash if they have many mouths to feed at home. Considering that the people who lost their jobs come from big companies where they only hire smart people, the people that are jobless wouldn't do something like go into a bank with a toy gun and a mask and say something like "put up your hands and give me all the money". They ought to be smarter than that. Gerard has a point in saying that Singapore should step up on CCT surveillance in the more deserted places in Singapore where only about three people pass by every one hour. Thefts may also occur when you are walking on the pavement beside the road and someone on a motorbike grabs you bag and take off. CCTV cameras could be installed on random lamp posts beside the road incase of an incident where someone grabs you bag and take off on the road.
Lim Wei Jie (18)
posted by Lim Wei Jie (18)@ at
3. Do you think that Singapore should step up on CCT surveillance in light of the economic downturn and the increase in the number of crimes ?
Yes, I think Singapore should step up on Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) even in the economic downturn because it is always better to be safe than sorry. For example, a CCTV may cost over $500 but if you are robbed of cash, cash cards, electronic devices it may well cost you over a few thousand dollars.
-Bryan Chai
posted by dragonsinx@ at
Due to the economic downturn, many people are losing their jobs. In desperation, some people resort to gambling and end up with huge debts to settle with loan-sharks. In order to quickly pay off the debts before the loan-sharks do something to harm the debtor, they steal and rob from other people. Such as in shopping centers, robbery is usually taken place in the dark corridors. The government tend to think that since it is quiet and dark place, people would probably avoid there. Therefore, they feel that there is no need for CCT surveillance to be set-up there. As it is a concern of the peoples' safety, Singapore ought to step up on CCT surveillance before something terrible happens.
Darrin Loh
posted by darrin@ at
Quoting from Ethan's post:If you neighbour sees the CCT surveillance, they would think that you might be spying on them. Secondly, they would also think that you do not trust them.
Won't the neighbours be happy when they see the CCT camera in front of their house? They should be happy because the camera would help if their house had been robbed and they want to identify the culprit. It would help them more than it would trouble them.
By Sean Heng
posted by seanhjs@ at
Commeting on Samuel's blog entry
Quoting Samuel Loh "They would not fear wearing expensive jewelry or checking for their belongings once in a while that much now."
I think wearing expensive jewelry is the cause of robbery so I think even without installing CCTV in the public places, people still wear expensive jewelry. But installing CCTV in the public places might increase the chance of the police catching the thieve.
By: Cedric
posted by Cedric Tao@ at
Singapore should step up the CCT surveillance programme. What Sze Whye Keong said about Singapore having such a strong army is arguably false. If our army was so "magnificent",then how could a small simple terrorist like Mas Selamat get away in a matter of weeks so easily despite the whole army unit searching through every nook and cranny. Singapore will most definitely be a better place with it around. It doesn't have to be placed at areas where people's privacy are completely destroyed, like above a Automatic teller machine for example according to Ong Xin Kai, or especially in a toilet. The government will certainly give a good thinking about where to place the cameras so that normal everyday lives could be continued with the least of disruptions.
posted by nigel png@ at
Commenting on Ivan's Post.
Quote from Ivan Yeo : "
Another good thing about a CCTV is that it cannot be threatened or bribed. If a burglar realizes he has been spied at he cannot threaten or bride the CCTV camera to give up whatever he or she maybe trying to do. However, in a case of a person ,that person can be forced in giving up. "
I don't think that is the case that those burglars would give up so easily, instead they may try to hack into the system to destroy their evidence or just destroy those CCTV Cameras. However, this still depends on the ability of the burglar.
Quote from Ivan Yeo : " A CCTV camera will never fall 'sick' which means it works everyday without fail. "
A CCTV Camera still has its time limit in its life spend it doesn't mean that it would not break down after awhile.
Quote from Ivan Yeo : " They can install dummy cameras which still gives the insecurity that someone is watching over you. Although that tactic is sly it sometimes does make sure that the eployees are working. "
I don't think that employers want to make sure their employees are working but instead look out for any suspicious character among the employees who are leaking out the company's materials to other people outside or if the employees are doing anything which is illegal.
By : Ashley Lim (4)
posted by Ashley Lim@ at
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Second Post. Commenting on Ming Yao's Post
Quoting from Ming Yao's post: "if there were more security cameras at that time, i believe that Singapore's security force could have a better chance of finding him (Mas Selamat) ."
I do not completely agree with that sentence. Based on news reports on the escape on Mas Selamat, Mas Selamat spent most of his of the time in his escape via the drains. As it would be irrelevant to install CCTV in drains, I doubt that installing CCTV would have prevented Mas Selamat's escape.
Quoting from Ming Yao's post: "If Singaporeans are afraid of their privacy being invaded, they really should not worry about it as the security cameras are installed where they can be seen by the public. So, Singaporeans need not be scared unless they committed a crime."
I do not agree with this statement. Firstly the definition of "privacy" has nothing to do with doing illegal activities, as there are legal activities that may not always be welcomed in public under certain conditions. So, Singaporean might feel uncomfortable or insecure if CCTV is placed in public, even though they are not doing anything illegal.
posted by Hong Fu Teo@ at
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
2nd post. Commenting on Ethan's post
Quoting from Ethan:
If you neighbour sees the CCT surveillance, they would think that you might be spying on them. Secondly, they would also think that you do not trust them. Neighbours are suppose to look out for one another.
As you said, neighbours are suppose to look out for each other. The neighbours might also think that, installing the CCT surveillance will also help them as not only the one who install it gets the benefits of deterring robberies but also themselves as well.
By: Amos Ng
posted by Mos:D@ at
2nd post commenting on Ryan's post
If you say a bank is getting robbed the robber if he is smart would destroy the CCTV first or he could just wear a mask and use something to mask his voice. When a robber sees a CCTV he would try and destroy it then rob the place
You say that robbers can place a CCTV on top of an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) but a CCTV is bigger than a normal pinhole camera so how can it go unnoticed and people would surely find it weird that there is a CCTV looking at them typing in their pin number. People's suspicions would be aroused and they would not use that Automated Teller Machine (ATM).
Ong Xin Kai (25)
posted by xin kai@ at
Monday, June 15, 2009
1st Post: Advantages And Disadvantages In
The Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) has its strong and weak points. The advantage of a CCTV is that police can track people when crimes are committed. For example, if a bank gets robbed, as there are many CCTVs around the bank, the police can get a rough idea on how the robber looks and thus could seek public assistance on tracking the person down. The CCTV could also make the criminal think twice if he sees a CCTV in the area he is planning of committing the crime at.
The disadvantage of a CCTV is that robbers could use them to their advantage. They could place a CCTV on top of an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) and look at other people’s pin number when they are punching in the numbers, then use their pin number to get hold of their money.
Done By: Ryan Koh (30)
posted by Ryan Koh@ at
1st post: advantages and disadvantages of CCT surveillance
There are advantages and disadvantages of CCT surveillance. Here are some of them:
The advantages:
Firstly, the surveillance would hinder, deter and prevent crimes from happening. Secondly, it would help the police in crime cases, track down the suspects and culprits. Thirdly, if you are a boss of a company, of course you do not want to pay your employees for slacking. The CCT surveillance would deter workers from slacking. There would be a lower crime rate with the 24/7 CCT surveillance.
The disadvantages:
With the CCT surveillance, it invades into people's privacy. It is a bit scary, if people do anything, their actions are track, such as where they go, what they do, etc. Secondly, it is a bit costly for purchase CCT surveillance.
Let me state a scenario.
One day, if i were to install CCT surveillance at my home door, what is the effect?
Firstly, it will deter robberies.
Secondly, it would capture videos of people walking pass your house.
Thirdly, it would upset your neighbours. WHY?
Think for yourself. If you neighbour sees the CCT surveillance, they would think that you might be spying on them. Secondly, they would also think that you do not trust them. Neighbours are suppose to look out for one another.
By: Ethan Yeow
(sorry for the late submission due to an overseas trip)
posted by Eaten? @ at
Comment on Gerrard's blog entry
Based on what Gerrard said that Singapore should step up on their CCTV surveillance, i think that it is not really important that Singapore need to step up on the CCTV surveillance. i really feel that Singapore need not do it as Singapore already have a very strong police force to maintain the security in Singapore. In our country, we have a superb army to keep on the lookout for crimes and terrorism. Even the slightest hint about any crime going on and the army will begin hunting down the person involved in the crime. An example is the escape of Mas Selamat Bin Kastari. It caused such a massive manhunt for the criminal. Even though he was not found in Singapore, it allowed the people in Singapore to know that Singapore is tight on the lookout of this terrorist. Even without the CCTV surveillance, there are already more than enough CCTVs in Singapore to keep a lookout of crimes and terrorism. As you notice a traffic light, there are CCTVs that keep a lookout of speeding. Other important CCTVs are like those that are found in shopping centers. These keep watch of any crimes that may happen or is likely to happen. They are also placed strategically to keep watch of a wider area and to monitor the situation in case of theft or shoplifting that may happen. Another way that Singapore is monitoring the crime is by the different posters that are pasted in Singapore. They remind of those who want to steal and shoplift to think twice and not to do it. With Singapore geared up for terrorism and crimes, i do not think that we need anymore CCTVs to help to keep a lookout for crimes.
posted by Sze Whye Keong@ at
3. Do you think that Singapore should step up on CCT surveillance in light of the economic downturn and the increase in the number of crimes ?
During this period of economic downturn, many people have lost their jobs and still may have a family to support. Therefore they may do anything just to get money for daily necessities and robberies and break-ins could be the fastest way. Therefore, I think that Singapore should step up on CCT surveillance only in the more deserted areas of Singapore where robberies and break-ins are most probable to occur. For a robber would not want rob someone in the middle of a bustling area and attract attention while doing so and then get caught, he would do it somewhere quiet and peaceful where there are less people around. Also, I do not think that a person's privacy would be invaded into by these CCT surveillance cameras unless they were doing something disgusting or against the law.
Gerard Png (28)
posted by Gerard Png@ at
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Advantages of a CCTV camera
A Closed Circut Tele-Vision or CCTV camera can be very useful. It gives the patron a twenty four hour view of the selected place. It gives the patron the availability to see two places at a time. The place you see in front of you and another place in the selected CCTV location. A CCTV can be useful for security and monitoring purposes. In cases where the employer wants to monitor the employee. Another good thing about a CCTV is that it cannot be threatened or bribed. If a burglar realizes he has been spied at he cannot threaten or bride the CCTV camera to give up whatever he or she maybe trying to do. However, in a case of a person ,that person can be forced in giving up. The CCTV camera can withstand certain terrains that a human cannot after a while ,be it rain or heat to an extent which is however still much higher that a normal human can withstand. A CCTV camera will never fall 'sick' which means it works everyday without fail. Just a normal CCTV camera can give people the though that someone is looking over them. Sometimes it is a bad thing ,however employers want CCTV cameras to make sure that their employees are working well. They can install dummy cameras which still gives the insecurity that someone is watching over you. Although that tactic is sly it sometimes does make sure that the eployees are working.
Yeo Chong Han (Ivan)
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posted by Anonymous@ at
Saturday, June 13, 2009
1. What are the advantages of CCT surveillance?
By setting up CCT surveillance, the crime rate of that city in which the cameras are set up, would decrease significantly. This would be for the better as cities such as the Bronx, New York City, have a high crime rate. The surveillance cameras would also allow the police authorities to track down criminals easier, as they might have been caught on the CCT cameras.
Cameron(7)
posted by Anonymous@ at
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Do you think that Singapore should step up on CCT surveillance in light of the economic downturn and the increase in the number of crimes ?
During this period of economic downturn, many people have lost their jobs. These people become desperate and would start to do anything to get food and water, including robbery. In my opinion, I think that Singapore should really step up on CCT surveillance and set up some surveillance cameras around private estates. I have personally experienced a break in a couple of months ago and a neighbour of mine had a break in a exactly a week ago. If there are more surveillance cameras, criminals would not try breaking into people's houses lest they want to be caught. Hence, law and order would be maintained and there would not be so many crimes.
Brendan Chen (5)
posted by Brendan Chen Kai Chang@ at
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
There are several advantages in having security cameras all over the country. Firstly, there will be a fear factor among criminals, knowing that whatever they do, they will get tracked by the cameras, making them think twice before committing a crime. Secondly, if they really do commit a crime, then it will be easy for the police department to track them down and arrest them, as the cameras would have taken down every single detail of the criminals, and their getaway vehicles as well. Technology has advanced so far that now when a bullet is fired, the cameras will turn in the direction of the gunshot and record what has happened. This is good for maintaining law and order within the country. Thirdly, it gives citizens a sense of security that whoever that might commit a crime will not get away scot-free and will get apprehended.
Hoong Yang(13)
posted by hoongyang@ at
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
2nd post
Despite of the economic downturn, I think that Singapore should not step down on CCT surveillance. The safety of its citizens is more important as compared to money. Money can be earned back but not the safety of Singaporeans. If the crime rates are increasing, the more Singapore should step up on its security. On top of that, since the economic is bad and many people are jobless, some of them may be so desperate that they resort to stealing and robbing. Thus, the crime rates are sure to go up so Singapore should not step CCT surveillance and instead, increase the number of security cameras.
To me, I am not much concerned, as I do not think that it will affect my privacy much. If CCT surveillance can improve the security standard of Singapore, I do not seem why I should be against it. As long as I do not commit any offence, I should not be afraid that it would affect my privacy.
Lai Tung Fai (16)
posted by william@ at
What are the advantages of CCT surveillance ?
Surveillance cameras are very useful in nowadays. Even with a notice of " This place is under camera surveillance " but with no camera in sight, it would still be effective as you will never know where the cameras are hiding. The cameras would also remind everyone to behave themselves in public.
Some parents install surveillance cameras in their homes as well. This helps them to monitor their children at home while they are away at work. These cameras would help to ensure the children's safety as well as behaviour.
Surveillance cameras can also be used to prevent and help solve cases of crimes. For example, if a surveillance camera was installed in a view that is so obvious, snatch thief or burglars would be deterred. However, the snatch thief or burglar would pick another target.
This is when well hidden surveillance cameras come into use. Criminals would be caught on tapes of these surveillance cameras and police can easily identify and apprehend them.
Ong Ding Sen (24)
posted by Ding Sen@ at
Do you think that Singapore should step up on CCT surveillance in light of the economic downturn and the increase in the number of crimes ?
I think that Singapore should install more security cameras in order to prevent more cases from happening such as the escape of Mas Selamat, if there were more security cameras at that time, i believe that Singapore's security force could have a better chance of finding him. Also in the economic downturn, there will be an increases in crime rate as more people will become jobless thus leading to committing crimes in order get some money to survive. If Singaporeans are afraid of their privacy being invaded, they really should not worry about it as the security cameras are installed where they can be seen by the public. So, Singaporeans need not be scared unless they committed a crime.
Done By: Chooi Ming Yao (9) 2D
posted by 徐铭耀@ at
Advantages of installing CCT surveillance
There are loads of advantages of having CCT surveillance. CCTV is one of the main reasons why police are able to catch the snatch thief’s. CCTV is able to capture everybody’s face. Example, if a CCTV is placed at the top of an ATM machine, 24hours, 7days a week...it would be able to record everything. If an old lady was counting her 50 dollars notes after taking from the ATM machine (some Singaporeans do that) and a thief snatched it away from her, the CCTV would have recorded it down. This would lighten the load of policemen finding out who is the thief. Installing a CCTV at ATM machines is much better than stationing a policemen at the machines. As human can make mistakes, machines has a lower percent or chance of making mistakes. You can also install CCTV at home. With the current technology, what is shown at home can be shown on the computer screen at work, with just a click of the mouse. Some people might think that installing CCTV might be invading their privacy, but you would rather choose your privacy or your safety?
Jarrett Yong(41)=D
(I think I posted a bit late... cause I was overseas =D)
posted by × tehJarrett ×@ at
Monday, June 8, 2009
What are the advantages and disadvantages of CCT surveillance ?
Let me start off by explainining what advantages there are for CCT surveillance.People in the streets would feel much safer knowing that someone is watching over them.They would not fear wearing expensive jewelry or checking for their belongings once in a while that much now.This would definitely cause a drop in crime rate as well.Pickpockets willl now think twice before attempting to steal.Also,those who think they can get away with pickpocketing would not be happy about the consequences of their actions.
Despite the many advantages,CCT surveillance has its disadvantages.People would feel insecure when they know that someone is watching every single move of theirs.They will feel as if they are being stalked.They would want to try and get out of the camera's view as soon as possible.If this continues,some would ask for a lesser number of cameras.Therefore, CCT surveillance has its advantages and disadvantages.
Samuel Loh(31)
posted by THISisSamuel@ at
CCT surveillance
I think there are many advantages of the CCT surveillance. I think lowering the crime rates is a very big advantage as it will be more dangerous for the criminal to carry out the time with the CCT surveillance watching your every move. It will also let the local residence feel safe as the police are watching them and ensuring thier safety. There are also disadvantages like wasting large amount of money and not have any effect. I think CCT surveillance in Singapore is still no nessescary as the crime rates are not very high. But it many be good as measures must be taken. I do not think it would implicate on the residence privacy as, if you are not a crime suspect the police would not be consentrating on you.
By: Cedric Tao
posted by Cedric Tao@ at
What are advantages of CCTV surveillance?
There are many advantages of CCTV surveillance. For example, it will make the thieves and robbers have second thoughts before committing any crimes. The CCTV surveillance helps the police to deter terrorism. With a surveillance that is always on the lookout, the police can take note of any suspicious characters lurking in the streets of New York. The advantage of these cameras is also to monitor the banks as they would be prime target for terrorism. The cameras also can here gunshots. Since the cameras have been installed, there has been a sixty percent drop in crime and therefore, it is more safe in the United States. With the two thousand over cameras that are installed, it really helps the police to monitor the situation in New York.
posted by Sze Whye Keong@ at
What are the advantages of CCT surveillance ?
There are many advantages of CCTV surveillance. For example, it will make the thieves and robbers have second thoughts before committing any crimes. The CCTV surveillance helps the police to deter terrorism. With a surveillance that is always on the lookout, the police can take note of any suspicious characters lurking in the streets of New York. The advantage of these cameras is also to monitor the banks as they would be prime target for terrorism. The cameras also can here gunshots. Since the cameras have been installed, there has been a sixty percent drop in crime and therefore, it is more safe in the United States. With the two thousand over cameras that are installed, it really helps the police to monitor the situation in New York.
posted by Sze Whye Keong@ at
Sunday, June 7, 2009
CCT surveillance is a very good way of preventing crime and the breakage of law from hapenning. With the CCT surveillance fully functional,criminals such as speeders, thugs, thieves etc. will definitely think twice before committing any sort of injustice act. There will be law and order throughout the country to a certain high extend and only some area's will be left unprotected from the camera's. People will feel safe all the time, even at night.
The economy may be a little flimsy at the moment,but this project shoudn't be too costly, dependent on the level of technology and maintainence.
Though there are so many beneficials with the CCT surveillance,there is always the bad side of it too. Besides cost,there will always be people who feel exposed to the camera's and that their privacy is destroyed. Although they may be true,as long as they follow the rules and stick to the law, they should not be worried or bothered at all.
All in all, though I concede that CCT surveillance might have its drawbacks, the security benefits it brings vastly outweigh the costs incurred. Therefore, I will respect all efforts made by the government to utitlize this tool to improve Singapores' safety.
posted by nigel png@ at
Saturday, June 6, 2009
My first post.... about CCTV
1 advantage of the Closed-Circuit Television surveillance (CCTV) is that it can be used to monitor your children' and maid's activities while you are not at home. I f something happens such as abuse, you only need to look at the video to find out. Another advantage is that if a burglar or vandalism happens while you are away, you will be able to find out who it is and the suspect will not be able to deny it as the video can be use as an evidence against him.
However, the disadvantage that the robbers can cover it easily with a cloth or paper and they will not be seen.
Ooi Jun Ming (26)
posted by Jun Ming@ at
CNN - Big Brother will be watching you
There are many advantages of closed-circuit television (CCTV). One of the advantage would be, during a crime scene, all the actions by the robbers would be recorded down. The robbers could not lie as whatever that is recorded would be the truth. The CCTV could be put outside someone's home to record anyone's action if someone would want to do the family harm. CCTVs are also put in markets to stop thefts from happening. A CCTV is like a human with a super powered memory. It is put at a certain location to let people know that someone is looking at them so that they would not commit any crime. It is also giving the police an easier job to catch hit and run cars as sometimes these CCTVs can capture the numbers on the number plate.
By Ng Jeremy (21)
posted by Hell0fDOOM@ at
Friday, June 5, 2009
What are the advantages of CCT surveillance ?
The advantages of CCT are numerous. For example if a crime is committed, the CCTV cameras would be able to capture the criminals face and record down what has happened for investigation purposes. This will take a load of the policemen's back and make their job a lot easier. It can also be placed at ATMS to deter snatch thieves from robbing the frail and elderly. This is much more convenient and cost effective than stationing a police man. It can be used to identify crooks that try to rob the ATM.
But, CCTVs are placed in plain sight of everyone and can easily be covered and rendered useless by robbers. They also invade people's privacy and make them feel uncomfortable.
posted by Wen Daniel@ at
Thursday, June 4, 2009
CNN - Big Brother will be watching you
I strongly disagree with the idea to setup on CCT surveillance. Though this solution may decrease the rate of crime, it invades the public’s privacy and personal space. Thus, people maybe uncomfortable in public. This would also cause a ripple effect as the public may stay at home more, thus decreasing business in local commercial places such as coffee shops and shopping malls. Furthermore, some tourists may not feel good, so there is an added slim tendency for tourists in Singapore to decrease. I feel that there could be other more effective ways of decreasing the number of crimes in Singapore. Examples are to educate the people, increase penalties and the tighten of security by strengtening the police force.
By Hong Fu (35)
posted by Hong Fu Teo@ at
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Do you think that Singapore should step up on CCT surveillance in light of the economic downturn and the increase in the number of crimes ?
I think that singapore should not step up on CCT surveillance. In the economic downturn we should not waste a lot of money installing it. Installing one might cost around $600 to install a high quality one and imagine installing it everywhere how much will it cost? Moreover, there are still cost in the maintenance and what if people vandalize it? they are also very predictable so a thief can just monitor it and plan how to avoid. The extra money saved can be used to pay the policemen bonuses and give them initiatives to patrol further. Humans are less predictable than machines and may increase the chance to catch criminals. They should also save money to tide over the downturn. That is why I think that singapore need not step up on CCT surveillance. Let the civilians themselves buy a camera that is what their pay is for
Ong Xin Kai 25
posted by xin kai@ at
Placing cameras around Singapore would mean invading the citizens privacy and forcing them to follow the law. However, when the cameras are placed around Singapore, many citizens would not dare to commit crimes anymore,therefore, placing cameras around Singapore would stop many more crimes that would have happen if the cameras were not there, so it might be able to help Singapore become a better country. If cameras were to be placed around Singapore, I would be against it, as the citizens of Singapore would need their privacy.
By: Sean Heng (12)
posted by seanhjs@ at
English June Holidays Assignment 1st entry
There are many advantages of using CCT surveillance, in the event of a crime; the entire scene would be able to be taken down. Having more people knowing about the CCT surveillance would definitely lower the crime rate, as they would know they wouldn’t be able to commit crimes freely. However, there are pros and cons to everything. Most of the time CCTVs are located at places that are visible to everyone, if someone were to commit a crime, he could block the screen of the CCTV or find a blind spot.
By: Lim Wei Jie (18) 2D
posted by Lim Wei Jie (18)@ at
My First Post
The advantages of CCT surveillance are that the people will know that they are being watched over by and crimes makers might not dare to commit crimes as they know they could be caught as soon as possible. Also, if there would be a terrorist who placed a bag with in it was a bomb, the police would be able to deactivate the bomb or at least evacuate the people who are in the vicinity and the amount of death or injuries would be decreased to the lowest.
The disadvantages of CCT surveillance is that you would feel that you have no privacy as you would always know that someone is watching you.
Yes, it is because, in the economic downturn, many workers have lost their jobs but even still, they need to fill their stomach. However, with no money, you would not be able to buy food and the only easy way to obtain money is to steal but by installing CCT surveillance, the people would not want to steal as they know that they would be caught and it is not worth it.
The implications for my own privacy is that I would not be able to act naturally.
By: Amos Ng (2) 2D
posted by Mos:D@ at
CNN - Big Brother will be watching you
Firstly, when there is CCT surveillance being mentioned, law and order will be what the government thinks is right. These cameras help to be a witness about what had happened, but has a limited area of where the police have to find their clues. These cameras help the police to solve cases, where they might be able to find out the identity of the culprit if he did something that gave him away, yet he did not know that there were cameras aiming at him.Secondly, when this term is being mentioned, privacy will be the very first issue that comes into the minds of citizens. Everyone needs privacy. When there are cameras planted all around the whole country, citizens would have to force themselves to behave properly, if not, if they accidentally do something wrong, police might immediately go to them and warn them of their wrongdoings.
I think that Singapore should step up on CCT surveillance in light of the economic downturn and the increase in the number of crimes, because when there is economic downturn, crime rate goes up. Those who have been kicked out of their company might want to get money, yet they cannot. So the only option left for them is to steal or rob. But if the government were to do so, then the government has to be prepared for any cases concerning the citizens' privacy.
When there are cameras involved, I will not be against it, because when there are thieves or criminals who want to commit crimes, these cameras will be a good thing for the police, as they will be able to track down where these criminals are.
By Joseph Wong (14)
posted by Joseph@ at
What are the advantages and disadvantages of CCT surveillance ?
Using CCT surveillance has many advantages such as tracking down speeding cars or tracking down criminals. Police are able to see what everyone within range of the CCT surveillance to ensure that no one breaks the law. Even simple things like littering can be captured down. This will improve the security standard and will ensure the safety of the people. Parents can install CCT surveillance in their homes to check on the children and maids or when they go overseas, to prevent burglars from robbing their house and to keep their belongings safe. This way, they can be assured and have a peace of mind.
CCT surveillance has certain disadvantages, although everyone only think of its advantages. With CCT surveillance everywhere, it is actually invading the privacy of the people. Whatever they do will be captured down. People will never know when they are being observed and will have to keep a lookout all the time, to make sure that they are not being observed. This causes people to be suspicious all the time. It is also time consuming, as the police or security men have to look at it all the time. The CCT surveillance may also be very costly so not everyone can afford it.
Lai Tung fai (16)
posted by william@ at
CCT Surveillance
There are a few different aspects when it comes to the advantages of CCT Surveillance. This Surveillance Cameras are able to help the police track down criminals easily by identifying them on the Cameras. Next, if the Cameras are being placed obviously in the location and the people who were going to commit a Crime sees them, they may stop what the were about to commit.
However, i don't think security is included in the group of advantages. I don't see how Cameras could secure the area as it can't move or stop anything from happening but it only gives a signal to the police to come to the Crime Scene. I don't think there are disadvantages, people might say they are not given the privacy. However, on the streets where people are looking at you, you can say that you are lacking in privacy too. I also do not see why people need the privacy on the roads and streets unless they are committing a crime or something which is not right in the open. I think Singapore should step up on a little on this CCT Surveillance, and a little because Singapore is such a small and harmonious country and people are sure to help each other to look out for any crimes that are happening. As for the increase in CCT Surveillance, they should be placed in deserted areas where people are most vulnerable as no one is there to help them in case of any trouble, the CCT Cameras would then signal to the police to come and help them. I don't think the CCT surveillance invade my privacy because as long there are these Cameras I know that the Police are helping me look out for any trouble.
By Ashley Lim (4)
posted by Ashley Lim@ at
Monday, June 1, 2009
Big Brother Watching You-CCT
There are many advantages of CCT. These will help in making a safer country for the people as it will watch over them. More people knowing about this will prevent would-be criminals from attempting to commit crime as they would be taking a great risk of being caught on camera. However, the disadvantages are that there would be minimal privacy. The public would feel that the government are invading into their personal space and may feel offended. I feel that Singapore has no need for stepping up CCT surveillance as this would need a large amount of money and would cause more money-related problems in view to the economic downturn. Singaporeans should not rely entirely on CCTs to account for their security but instead rely on their own as a close and watchful community. CCTs invading our privacy could lead to implications such as passwords and disgraceful acts being leaked out. This could cause complaints and arguements within the public.
By: Marcus Er
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