Survey
Public attitudes to CCTV shift following riots
New research* has found that public support for CCTV surveillance has strengthened following the riots in the UK this summer, with one in three people (37 per cent) stating their support for its use in public spaces has now increased.
The independent public opinion survey, commissioned by surveillance systems specialist, Synectics, has also revealed that 76 per cent feel safer in public areas knowing that CCTV is in operation.
The majority (72 per cent) expressed that they would be worried if their local council reduced CCTV security in order to save money, with 62 per cent wanting to see more in their local area.
Azadar Shah, Managing Director at Synectics, subsidiary of UK-based Quadnetics Group, comments: “In the past, there’s undoubtedly been public apprehension about the use of CCTV, but the research indicates that people now recognise the positive role it can play within a community.
“Security camera footage played a high-profile role in the riots – helping Police identify and apprehend offenders – and this appears to have made a strong impact on public support for CCTV surveillance. In fact, nine out of 10 people actively support the use of CCTV footage to identify rioters.”
In Bristol, one of the cities hit by rioters, 127 individuals were captured on camera, which led to 59 people being identified and charged.
Gordon Mclanaghan, Emergency Control Centre Manager at Bristol City Council said: “Without CCTV footage it would have been virtually impossible to identify the individuals involved in the riots and gather the necessary evidence. In a crowd of 200 people it can be difficult to pinpoint individual actions but CCTV footage provided to the police can be replayed as many times as required to identify each individual responsible and therefore provide critical evidence for investigations.”
Synectics works with over 100 local authorities throughout the UK providing CCTV solutions, including Manchester, Sheffield and Bristol. Azadar adds: “Advances in security technology have enhanced data sharing capabilities between local authorities and the police, so police can quickly access recorded camera footage for offender identification purposes. We work closely with local authorities and police forces to develop solutions, which allow immediate data transfer for crime investigation, without impeding usage of the surveillance system.”
*About the research Independent research was carried out by research specialist, ICM, investigating public attitudes to CCTV. It was commissioned by Synectics. ICM interviewed a random sample of 2,027 adults aged 18+ from its online panel between 30 September and 2 October 2011. Surveys were conducted across the country and the results have been weighted to the profile of all adults. ICM is a member of the British Polling Council and abides by its rules.
Key findings:
• One in three (37%)'s level of support for CCTV in public spaces has increased following the
riots (level of support for CCTV has not changed for 56%, 6% don’t know, 1% decreased)
• 94% support using CCTV footage to identify • 76% feel safer in public areas knowing that • 62% would like to see more CCTV in their • 72%would be worried if their local council
rioters CCTV is in operation local area reduced CCTV security in order to save money
Aldeburgh Yacht Club selects MOBOTIX for innovative web monitoring service
IPSS delivers video and weather data for new website at progressive club serving 1800 members
MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of an installation at Aldeburgh Yacht Club, a prestigious and high profile facility that is helping to power new online services to help members plan their sailing trips, protect the site and assist with the racing events. Founded in 1897, the Aldeburgh Yacht Club (AYC) is situated on the Suffolk coast and caters for all aspects of the sport of sailing. The Club has over 1800 members that participate in a large range of activities including active racing at weekends from April to December with both keelboat and dinghy classes.
As part of an ongoing strategy to improve the club, it was suggested to David Keates, Secretary of AYC that a video feed of the waterways surrounding the club as well as weather conditions would be a useful service for members planning a visit. The installation of a high-resolution video system could also provide additional security and help with adjudication of races. Traditionally, a
day, IPSS setup two cameras as well as a new weather station at the Aldeburgh Yacht Club which now has a high-resolution video feed on its website as well as weather data. The cameras at
http://www.aldeburghyc.org.uk also watch over the clubs docks, in particular a number of boats that had previously suffered high value thefts. “The feedback from the members has been very positive,” explains Keates, “and we are now looking at other things we can do with the cameras including filming events and potentially providing playback clips on line and in the Clubhouse.”
race officer runs this, but it can be a difficult job with up to 20 boats passing over the finish line within seconds.
After some research, Keates discovered MOBOTIX and contacted the UK office, which provided a list of several potential partners. After discussing the club’s requirement with a number of system integrators, Keates selected IPSS Ltd, a respected ADVANCED MOBOTIX PARTNER who had shown a proven track record of successfully installing cameras in challenging locations. In just a single
The installation uses an M24-SEC-D11 and also M12- SEC D143-N22 of which the M12 is linked to a Davis vantage pro weather station with all data passed over a single IP connection. The solution stores around four week’s worth of video footage in high resolution and Mr. Keates has been particularly impressed by the power of the MOBOTIX ControlCenter software included in the installation.
“The team from IPSS has been very helpful and we will be working with them later in the year to develop more video features into the new club website,” Keates concludes
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