Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)’s first use in a security context started in the 1960s. CCTV evidence is more likely to detect than prevent criminal cases in a small number of cases, but with the emergence of video analytics takes on a new importance. This article looks at CCTV usage in Hong Kong and shows one way in which existing coverage may be leveraged and what the future may hold.
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