CCTV use on the Campus
In recent times, many dangerous things are happening around the world such as bomb blasts, drug smuggling, robbery, kidnapping, murders, etc. The world is no more a rosy garden to live in. To detect this or to arrest the culprit for his offensive act or rather stopping him from committing the act right there on time; CCTV is highly used. We can see CCTV at airports, subway stations, museums and famous monuments, five star hotels, and other public places. It’s also causing a debate for hampering the privacy. But in spite of the controversies, the number of CCTVs seen has only increased. Even schools and colleges now have these security cameras.
CCTV
CCTV (Close-Circuit Television) is the video camera which is use to transmit a signal to a limited set of monitors. CCTV is extremely used in close watch areas which is in need of security. CCTV equipment is place in such parts which is isolated from a control room and where the location or environment is not comfortable for the humans. It may operate continuously or only when to supervise particular event.
Purpose of CCTV
A school or college campus is a hotspot for certain crimes. Drug smugglers and Drug peddlers can be often seen around any campus. The use of CCTV in the campus of any educational institute or office campus is to deter crime. Plus, it assists Public Safety Department in providing more improved security and safety. A set of exterior cameras can be installed.
CCTV monitoring for security and safety purposes includes --
- Conformation of invasion alarms
- Investigation of criminal activity
- Protection of individuals, building and property of the campus
- Patrol of public areas
Use and Responsibilities of CCTV on the Campus
CCTV monitoring for security purpose is carried out in a legal, professional and ethical manner. The people involved in CCTV monitoring are trained and supervised and only meant to do CCTV monitoring job, which is a high pressure work. Through CCTV monitor, the individuals are targeted; on the basis of characteristics such as gender, race, ethnicity, disability, etc. among all these the care is also taken that the placement of the camera will not violate the privacy. The recorded images that is obtained from CCTV monitoring is stored in a secure location, and only authorized Public Safety staff oversees and coordinates it, which is used for safety and security purpose. Even hidden security cameras can be installed.
Public Safety Department staff members follow all campus procedures, policies and guidelines while monitoring CCTV cameras and are answerable or responsible for the daily process of Camera system. If the person doesn’t supervise the monitor carefully or the person’s mind is distracted in some other work, the crime might happen in that nick of seconds, and for this crime supervisor might held responsible.
The other use of CCTV in Educational Institute campus includes:
- To detect the theft of cars
- To reduce graffiti or rather offensive graffiti
- To improve general security in the different areas of the campus
Privacy Issues
Security camera is often blamed for breaching privacy of individuals. People don’t like to see their movements and activities being viewed or worst recorded by a camera. Hence, if you decide to install security cameras in campus, properly address you audience. Highlight the advantages the system would give them. This will help the faculty, students and other support staff to accept the cameras whenever they get installed.
Conclusion
CCTV is now an important device in every campus, especially educational institute campus, as crime rates are really high and most of teenagers and youngsters are involved in crimes. And thus to control the above mentioned crimes, CCTV are being used to keep an eye on a whole campus, rather than keeping a group of people, for whom it will be really hard to supervise, as campus are normally really huge.