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