Fighting Crime From Above?

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Entries Tagged as 'Vandalism'

Norwich, UK: CCTV cameras stop vandalism in the school bathroom

August 4th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Public Surveillance Leading Practice

Surveillance cameras can do a pretty good job at stopping vandalism in certain contexts like public parks. However, the vandalism being performed in this case was against sinks and located in a childrens bathroom.  According to Norwich Evening news, the cameras were a “last line of defence” move because of the thousands of pounds [...]

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Grand jury to investigate if judge damaged car

June 16th, 2009 · No Comments · Private Surveillance Leading Practice

In another round of civil service workers not acting very civil, the Houston Chronicle has an interesting article and non-grainy video of a man keying his neighbors Range Rover while walking his dog.

Judge Woody Densen, 69, could be charged with felony criminal mischief. Prosecutors have reviewed the video, which the neighbor [...]

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82 year old vandal apprehended and prosecuted by CCTV footage

May 1st, 2009 · No Comments · Private Surveillance Leading Practice

Chalk up a rare win for the private sector and the pro-CCTV crowd!
A frustrated neighbor who had been repeatedly vandalized set up a surveillance system to catch the perp who was throwing acid on his car. It didn't take too long before this citizen-turned-crimefighter to catch the crime in action! Not only did [...]

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