CCTV plays a big part in
helping the police to identify and bring to justice
criminals. Its use has strong public support
and it is widely recognised that people feel safer thanks
to the presence of CCTV.
To help ensure the effective
development of public space CCTV infrastructure, a national
strategy has been put in place.
The strategy is the result
of work undertaken by the Association of Chief Police Officers
and the Home Office project team, and is supported by a wide range
of stakeholders involved in the use and management of CCTV.
The strategy is broadly based on the following 10
themes:
• The need for standards in all
aspects of CCTV;
• The need for clear guidelines on
registration, inspection and enforcement;
• Training of all personnel;
• The police use of CCTV footage and
evidence
• Storage / volume / archiving /
retention issues
• The need for CCTV networks
• Equipping, resourcing and
standardisation within the Criminal Justice System
• Emerging technologies / changing
threats / new and changing priorities
• Partnership working
• Financial and resource management
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