Case Studies
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Community Safety and Security
The reports include how there is a need for implementation of informal surveillance (e.g. by casual observers), organised surveillance (by trained security guards, attendants and other trained personnel) and electronic surveillance (e.g. security cameras). The National Guidelines are aimed especially at enhancing opportunities for informal surveillance so that antisocial behaviour or crime-related incidents are discouraged or detected and prevented.
While all of the techniques mentioned in the [Ministry of Justice and independent District Council] reports have since been implemented, CCTV surveillance is the one item that is always being increased and expanded upon. Furthermore, while many could argue that we are becoming too much “big brother” syndrome, there is no arguing that CCTV surveillance works, either by way of prevention or utilised as evidence in catching and convicting offenders. The Police have been quoted in various media articles as claiming “… CCTV is a useful policing tool …”.As an example: Hamilton, through their City Safe programme which included the installation and monitoring of CCTV camera’s throughout the city, claimed that “Public perception of safety in the city has improved considerably:- In 2002 32% of residents felt unsafe or very unsafe in the central city after dark
· In 2005 only 9.6% of residents felt unsafe or very unsafe in the central city after dark”
* Data researched from public files on Ministry of Justice “National Guidelines for Crime Prevention through Environmental Design in New Zealand” and as well, various District Council papers including but not limited to Wellington, Timaru, Wanganui, Hastings and Hamilton.