I think that Singapore should not step up to CCT surveillance. The main reason is the fact that Singapore simply does not need to install surveillance cameras in its streets and significant places. As the crime rates in Singapore is among the lowest in the world, it is not reasonable to install several surveillance cameras in the busiest streets just to catch petty crimes offenders. Surveillance cameras installed in public places are to sniff out suspicious characters that might be terrorists or murderers and also the process of the violent crime that happened. This applies to Britain and United states as terrorism posed a serious problem to them. However, a small and well-secured country like Singapore just does not need to install surveillance cameras in the streets. To lower the crime rate in Singapore, we can be alert, vigilant and report any suspicious person to the police. The second reason that Singapore should not step up to surveillance camera is the cost of maintaining it. The cameras had to be switched on 24 hours everyday, and the electricity it consumed is quite a lot. Hence, the government had to invest on a huge sum of money to invest on the maintenance of these cameras in this economical downturn, which might be unnecessary. The final reason is the issue on privacy. If surveillance cameras are installed everywhere, the people will feel that they were being tracked everywhere, and this causes them to lose their freedom. Hence, I think Singapore should not install surveillance cameras in its streets for now.
Done By: Peh Jun Kai (24)
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