• Question: are you able to stop terrorism/ offences via cctv with your research

    Asked by paradoxman1 to Ian on 14 Jun 2010 in Categories: . This question was also asked by bmw325, ashleyp10, ilikechocolatemilk.
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      Ian Sillett answered on 14 Jun 2010:

      I wish I could stop terrorism and crime, not only would it be hugely rewarding but it would probably make me rich beyond all imagination!

      In reality, what I do is a small part of a huge effort to reduce the chances of a terrorist attack on critical infrastructure such as roads, airports and power stations. By providing independent, expert advice on the uses and limitations of both automated cctv and regular cctv I help security managers up and down the country make the best use of the resources they have. This includes counter-terrorism but also more regular crime. The correct use of cctv can not stop crime, but it can help to get successful prosecutions and acts as a deterrent.

      So I can’t give you an example of an incident that I personally stopped (It’s not Spooks) but I can confidently say that my work plays an important role.

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