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Open-street CCTV in Australia

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posted on 2023-06-09, 09:20 authored by Dean WilsonDean Wilson, Adam Sutton
In Australia open-street or town centre CCTV refers to visual surveillance systems established in the main by local government authorities in cooperation with police to monitor public spaces such as malls and major thoroughfares. This paper is therefore not concerned with other uses of CCTV such as its deployment on public transport networks, within privately regulated commercial spaces such as casinos and shopping malls, or in retail outlets. The results presented are drawn from a wider study that collected data on all 33 Australian schemes (Wilson & Sutton, 2003). In-depth interviews were conducted with relevant personnel in 22 CCTV systems, and more detailed site inspections were undertaken in seven locations. The authors discuss the findings of existing research, and then consider the establishment, operation and management of current Australian systems. The paper concludes by considering pertinent policy issues for the future deployment of CCTV in public areas.

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  • Published

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  • Published version

Journal

Trends and Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice

ISSN

0817-8542

Publisher

Australian Institute of Criminology

Volume

271

Page range

1-6

Department affiliated with

  • Sociology and Criminology Publications

Research groups affiliated with

  • Crime Research Centre Publications

Notes

ISBN: 064253827

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2017-12-12

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2017-12-12

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