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.