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CCTV monitoring

17 Sep 2007 6:15AM

It is believed that Britain has the highest CCTV coverage in the world.
Some estimate that 4.2 million cameras are in use, one for every 14 people.
A person may be captured on camera in the UK up to 300 times a day.
CCTV monitoring technology now incorporates numberplate recognition, and assists with mobile phone triangulation. Digital CCTV systems can be configured to use face-recognition and look for criminal suspects.
An estimated £500m of public money has been spent on installin... (5 more words)

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