[Critically examine the Moral, Ethical, Legal and Political Arguments Associated with the use of CCTV in Educational Establishments such as Schools and Colleges]

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Abstract

The widespread introduction of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance cameras into Educational institutes & universities is marked by two distinct features. Firstly, in the unprecedented speed of their uptake, & secondly, in the lack of societal discourse accompanying their introduction into `public' places. The latter is of particular interest considering the potential threat to civil liberties which surveillance cameras represent. This article seeks to identify the rapid uptake of CCTV technology in Educational institutes, universities & other `public' places, & to explore some of the reasons for the speed of their uptake. It also discusses some of the issues & implications for policy processes & governance arising from the introduction & use of surveillance cameras. Ultimately it is apparent that CCTV is becoming an important policy tool successfully entering a variety of policy arenas in an era of widespread public surveillance. Consequently much more needs to be understood about the policy processes & policy networks surrounding this emergent policy tool.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION1

Background of study1

Rationale1

Problem Statement1

Aims & Objectives1

Significance1

Study Question2

Reliability & Validity2

Generalisability3

Ethical Considerations4

CHAPTER 02: LITERATURE REVIEW6

What is closed circuit TV?6

Applications for C.C.T.V7

Invasion of the electronic eyes8

Rhetoric & public discourse on CCTV10

Use of CCTV in School11

Explaining the rush to install CCTV surveillance cameras13

Regulating CCTV15

S.I.A (Security Industry Authority)17

The future of CCTV18

CHAPTER 03: METHODOLOGY19

Study Design19

Literature Search19

Keywords19

CHAPTER 04: DISCUSSION20

Security Lighting20

Intruder alarms20

Access Control Panels21

Two Way Radio21

Issues for governance arising from the growth of CCTV22

Legitimate Framework23

Does CCTV Reduce Crime?25

Is CCTV a threat to civil liberties?26

Policy networks & policy arenas29

Funding CCTV30

CCTV: A Technological Fix?31

CHAPTER 05: CONCLUSION33

Most Recent Crime Statistics33

Concerns about CCTV in Schools34

CCTV Impact Assessment35

Installation and Location of CCTV37

Watching over CCTV39

CCTV Image Recording and Storage39

Application of CCTV Images40

Review of CCTV systems41

REFERENCES42

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION

Background of study

CCTV systems can provide an effective solution for educational environments. Keeping intruders off campus & remotely monitoring secluded areas can cut down significantly on crime & provide peace of mind to administrators, teachers, staff, students & parents. To create a safer environment for learning, schools need to offer cutting-edge security measures.

Rationale

Schools remain unconvinced of benefits of such systems, either for school staff or education in general. As the consequence, Schools would continue to monitor possible spread of such innovations, extending its policy (& guidance) if & when it is considered necessary.

Problem Statement

This paper sets out issues related to moral, ethical, legal & political arguments associated with usage of C.C.T.V in educational establishments such as schools & colleges

Aims & Objectives

The aim of ...