a. Campus security with video surveillance

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Campus Security with Video Surveillance

Theory : The social contract theory is a premise which sought to explain why and how the state was formed . In to attain peace and concord , the members of a given community must surrender some of their natural rights ' to a sovereign (government . This sovereign in turn , would use these newly-obtained natural rights ' to bring about the entity of the civil society

Crimes such as the Westside Middle School massacre (1998 ) and the Columbine High School shooting (1999 ) prompted many

educational institutions in the United States to resort to video surveillance in to maintain campus security . This safety measure would supposedly prevent similar felonies from happening by constantly monitoring the activities of students and faculty inside the campus premises . Video surveillance could detect even the slightest indicator of trouble which , in turn , allows a school 's security personnel to immediately contact the police . Furthermore , students will be less likely to commit acts of delinquency or violence if they are aware that some type of monitor is recording their every move

But the usage of video surveillance in maintaining campus security is not without controversy . Apart from its costliness , it is likewise said to violate an individual 's right to privacy . Although video surveillance equipment can effectively deter students from committing a crime , the idea of constantly being watched can make students fearful and resentful (Finley 271 . In addition , there are many cases wherein the usage of video surveillance in...