Close – circuit TV ( CCTV ) is commonly used to keep shopping malls and other public
places under constant surveillance . Does this infringe on our privacy ? Is the practice
necessary in order to prevent crime ? ( infringe on = prevent people from having their
rights )
1st par. Introduction The recent growth of CCTV raises serious
state the topic issues about the extend to which it is
It is common being used as a social control measure
knowledge that…. rather than simply a deterrent to crime .
It is evident that…. Since the events of September 11 , 2001 ,
It is apparent that…. many studies have suggested that public
opinion of CCTV has grown more favorable .
1 .deterrent = sth that prevents people from doing sth by
making them afraid
2 . favorable =when you agree with sth or approve of sth
2nd par . Main body Opponents of CCTV point out the loss of
discuss whether CCTV privacy of the people especially with the
infringes on our privacy growth of CCTV in housing areas .
Generally speaking …. CCTV cameras have also been used by
There are various employers wishing to check up on staff or
reasons to believe …. ensure that service is good . This may be an
From my point of view.. intrusion on privacy but they are now a fact
My belief is that….. of life .
I am convinced that… More positive views of CCTV cameras have
I am inclined to argued that cameras are not intruding into
believe that….. people’s lives as they are not surveilling
private but public space .
1 . intrusion =sth that disturbs you when you are in a private
place
2 . surveil = carefully watch someone
3rd par . Main body CCTV displaces crime rather than reducing
discuss whether CCTV is it . Criminals simply pick places which are
necessary in order to out of range . If for example a gang is
prevent crime determined to attack a certain individual ,
What can be they can wait until the individual turns into
misleading however,… a street with no camera coverage .
Is necessary to point Cameras may be more effective as a
out that…. detection tool than as a deterrent.
It would be useful to While cameras could have a marked effect
emphasise that….. on reducing vehicle crime , there was little
We cannot ignore the evidence they prevented violent crime .
fact that….. Some of the most poignant images of
An illuminating recent times have been caught on CCTV
example of this is…. cameras .
It has also been There have been many cases proving the
proven that….. efficacy of the system .
There is no doubt In certain circumstances the benefits of
that….. CCTV are incalculable .
1 . displace =force someone to move away
2 . coverage =report sth
3 .poignant =sth that makes you feel sad or full of pity
4 . efficacy =effectiveness
5 . incalculable=beyond calculation
4 par . Conclusion
th
As with all forms of technology , the pros
sum up and cons of CCTV depend entirely on how
To sum up… people use them .
In short ,…. The authorities claim we have nothing to
In conclusion,…. fear but some people dispute that.
On balance ,… It would be foolish to suggest that CCTV is
Taking everything into the panacea to all security and safety
account ,…. problems .Rather it should only be a part of
All things considered ,. an integrated approach that considers all
aspects of the problem .
A modern , effective and independently
monitored CCTV system has a key role to
play in deterring and detecting crime and
anti-social behavior .
1 . dispute= disagree , fight
2 . panacea=sth that will solve all the problems
3 . integrated =join and become part of sth
