| ID | 117687 |
| Title Proper | Is camera surveillance an effective measure of counterterrorism? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Stutzer, Alois ; Zehnder, Michael |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Camera surveillance has recently gained prominence in policy proposals on combating terrorism. We evaluate the instrument based on a comparative perspective and previous evidence on crime. We expect camera surveillance to have a relatively smaller deterrent effect on terrorism than on other forms of crime. In particular, we emphasize that: (i) terrorists have more opportunities for substitution; (ii) targets under camera surveillance might become more and not less attractive if terrorists aspire media attention; (iii) real-time interventions are limited as behaviour is only understood as suspicious in the light of hindsight; and (iv) closed-circuit television might crowd out social surveillance. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence and Peace Economics Vol. 24, No.1; Feb 2013: p.1-14 |
| Journal Source | Defence and Peace Economics Vol. 24, No.1; Feb 2013: p.1-14 |
| Key Words | Camera Surveillance ; Closed - Circuit Television (CCTV) ; Deterrence ; Public Security ; Terrorism |