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Nut job!!!
Disco Matt:
Depends on how often you get disturbed individuals demanding money with menaces, really. I don't think CCTV does much to reduce crime as the pictures are usually rubbish and a camera can't stop a crime in progress.
The camera would be unlikely to deter them, but it could cover your backside if he later attempted to claim to the Police that you'd threatened him or taken a swing at him. You might need to put a sign or two up mentioning that you're recording, most places using CCTV seem to feel they need to do this.
squaddie_fox:
Also, If you have a sign up stating you are using CCTV then it might deter the offender if he comes back. If all else fails a kick in the knackers and impressions of a swastika as your run away.
john656:
--- Quote from: Disco Matt on October 31, 2010, 11:39:04 ---
You might need to put a sign or two up mentioning that you're recording, most places using CCTV seem to feel they need to do this.
--- End quote ---
Is this not a legal requirement to tell people to smile they're on camera?? I could be making things up tho :huh: :huh:
John
Disco Matt:
I'm not sure whether it is or isn't. See, you can legally take photos or video of anything you can see in or from a public place without needing permission. I think if you plan to sell the images then strictly speaking you need written permission from any identifiable individuals, but when you see the BBC showing a reporter walking along a busy street talking to camera...do you really think they stop the 50-odd people visible in the shot and ask them all?
I suspect the signs are a mix of covering themselves (because they aren't sure of the legalities) and deterring potential thieves or vandals.
john656:
ahhh... i remember reading or someone talking about it thats the only reason i asked.
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