Arguments For And Against Video Surveillance

Within our technological modern society, video surveillance has become a norm when attempting to reduce the crime rate. Within Canadian culture, unity and safety are two words that are heavily enforced within our country’s description. Since Canada resides in North America, many of the security regulations the United States enforce have affected Canada. Video surveillance has become mainstream because our society has become filled with evidentialists that require evidence when deciding how the court may rule a defendant. Within this report, the arguments for and against video surveillance, whether it be body cameras or CCTVs, will be heavily analyzed to determine which side has the more compelling argument. Moreover, the idea of lack of privacy in relation to cultural relativism will be analyzed when discussing both arguments.

The argument for video surveillance has to do with preventing crime and increasing the safety of civilians. Most of the time, when a crime occurs, the jury relies on testimonial evidence given by a witness. With CCTVs, there is always substantial evidence that is stronger than testimonial evidence which will allow the court to sentence criminals to a higher amount of time in jail. With video surveillance, streets are more secure to allow citizens to have an ease of heart when travelling at night. Moreover, security cameras play a psychological role within a criminal’s mind since they know they are being watched. Police body