Is camera surveillance foolproof?
Some in the security and technology sector claim cameras can achieve law enforcement or order maintenance goals more efficiently than public police or private security guards. Yet there are many examples of camera systems being discontinued or dismantled because of technological failure. For example, there were 168 technical failures with the camera system in London (Ontario) between 2001 and 2003. Technology is not fool proof. Nor is the supply of labour to operate the cameras, since sudden labour disputes and staffing problems can also disrupt surveillance activities for long periods.
