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.