[The Moral, Ethical, Legal & Political Arguments Associated with Use of CCTV in Educational Establishments such as Schools & Colleges]

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ABSTRACT

In this study we try to explore concept of “C.C.T.V” in holistic context. The main focus of study is on “C.C.T.V” & its relation with “Schools & Colleges”. The study also analyzes many aspects of “C.C.T.V” & tries to gauge its effect on “Schools & Colleges”. Finally study describes various Factors which are responsible for “C.C.T.V” & tries to describe overall effect of “C.C.T.V” on “Schools & Colleges”.

TABLE OF CONTENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT2

DECLARATION3

ABSTRACT4

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION7

Background of study7

Rationale7

Problem Statement7

Aims & Objectives7

Significance8

Study Questions8

Reliability & Validity8

Ethical Concern9

CHAPTER 02: LITERATURE REVIEW11

What is closed circuit TV?11

Applications for C.C.T.V12

Rhetoric & public discourse on CCTV13

Use of CCTV in School14

Regulating CCTV16

S.I.A (Security Industry Authority)18

The future of CCTV18

CHAPTER 03: METHODOLOGY20

Study Design20

CHAPTER 04: DISCUSSION21

Security Lighting21

Intruder alarms21

Access Control Panels22

Two Way Radio22

References24

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION

Background of study

The widespread introduction of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance cameras into Educational institutes & universities is marked by two distinct features. Firstly, in unprecedented speed of their uptake, & secondly, in lack of societal discourse accompanying their introduction into `public' places. The latter is of particular interest considering potential threat to civil liberties which surveillance cameras represent. This research seeks to identify rapid uptake of CCTV technology in Educational institutes, universities & other `public' places, & to explore some of reasons for speed of their uptake. It also discusses some of issues & implications for policy processes & governance arising from introduction & use of surveillance cameras.

Rationale

Schools remain unconvinced of benefits of such systems, either for school staff or education in general. As the consequence, Schools would continue to monitor possible spread of such innovations, extending its policy (& guidance) if & when it is considered necessary.

Problem Statement

This paper sets out issues related to moral, ethical, legal & political arguments associated with usage of C.C.T.V in educational establishments such as schools & colleges

Aims & Objectives

The aim of research is to find moral, ethical, legal & political arguments associated with use of C.C.T.V in educational establishments such as schools & colleges.

Significance

There is the danger, given that there are an increasing number of companies actively promoting their wares in field of safety surveillance that schools would install first & then think later about how they can usefully employ equipment. In such instances, there would also be scope for slack administration & potential misuse. Schools are confident that policy & guidance it now has for members provides the sound, informative & useful grounding on usage of C.C.T.V in schools, but it is also ...