We Need Electronic Surveillance

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Our society would not survive in the 21st century without the help of electronic surveillance. Safety is one of the main purposes of electronic surveillance. Safety is the state of being secure and free from danger of any sort. Today, many would rather give up their privacy for safety (Smithsimon). In fact, surveillance gadgets such as cameras, radio tracking chips and house alarms are used in many places to ensure safety. For instance, a parent can easily place a hidden camera in a stuffed animal in order to see how the babysitter handles his or her child (Public Places Have Eyes). Cameras are also used to ensure safety on school premises. According to the GCC College Safety website, "the college has an extensive system of surveillance cameras [which] monitors and records [everything in order] to enhance safety and security on the campus." These cameras monitor all parking lots, walkways, and athletic fields to prevent any harm on the students and employees. Another surveillance gadget on the rise is called the radio tracking chip which is a human tracking device inserted under the skin. As a matter of fact, the country of Brazil has a 2,000-person waiting list for these gadgets in response to help the rate of their nation's kidnappings and to promote safety (Human Inventory Control). In addition to cameras and tracking devices, house alarms are another tool used for safety measures. According to the ADT safety website, they provide the ADT Security System which monitors for any smoke, fire, water leak, carbon monoxide and any medical alert situations. Many home owners purchase alarm systems in order to feel safe in or away from their homes. All in all, safety is definitely one major reason why surveillance devices are widely use...

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