In 2018, there were an estimated 70 million surveillance cameras in use in the United States. Look around, and you'll notice these devices posted almost everywhere! Cameras on front porches, along busy highways, and in stores, sports facilities, bank lobbies, hospitals, and transportation hubs. The purpose of these cameras is to keep people and property safe by preventing crimes and aiding law enforcement. But consider the issue of personal privacy. Most people don't realize they are caught on camera dozens of times Lach day. The efficacy of security cameras boils down to this question:

Question

In 3 sentences in a 6th grader’s response

Does video surveillance make you feel safe or spied on? And why

I chose it makes me feel safe

Answer 1

I feel safe because video surveillance helps keep our neighborhoods and public places secure. Knowing that cameras are watching can encourage people to behave better and stop crimes from happening. Even though some people might feel like they are being spied on, I think the safety benefits are more important.