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CCTV Surveillance: Efficacy and Resistance
CCTV surveillance is widely perceived as a deterrent to crime and a means of enhancing public safety. However, evidence suggests that its efficacy is limited, particularly regarding violent crimes and public disorder, which remain largely unaffected. Statistical data indicates a potential 12 to 13 percent reduction in crime at CCTV-monitored sites, with drug-related offenses experiencing the most significant decrease. The historical context reveals that public pushback against intrusive surveillance practices has long existed, exemplified by the successful strike of marginalized workers in a Toronto knitting factory in the 1970s against surveillance cameras in private spaces. This highlights that despite the growth and power of surveillance technologies, there are opportunities for resistance and advocacy for privacy among individuals and communities.
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