Explanation
CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) refers to video camera systems transmitting signals to specific monitors. Widely used in public spaces, retail, and private property, CCTV is a key technology in surveillance and crime prevention strategies. In criminology, it’s studied for its deterrent effects, its role in social control, and ethical debates about privacy, discrimination, and the normalization of constant monitoring.
Theoretical Reference
Surveillance Studies, Panopticism (Foucault)