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yigoh | 14:21 Mon 18th Sep 2006 | News
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Just seen on the news that in Middlesbrough they have CCTV cameras with loud speakers, if you drop a piece of litter a voice tells you to put it in the bin. Do you think this is a bit over the top?
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Avatar Image OBonio
Totally OTT.

Bet they can't use it to catch chavs beating up pensioners though! That would be invasion of privacy or something.
14:29 Mon 18th Sep 2006
Avatar Image Oneeyedvic
No, I think it is a great idea - if you don't drop litter, you won't get affected.
14:29 Mon 18th Sep 2006
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I think it could prove effective.

Imagine dropping litter and having some loud voice from above shout 'Oi you in the blue tracksuit...I see you...pick that up".

Almost as good as that idea to play Barry Manilow albums in precincts and arounds shops where local councils have seen a rise in 'yoof trouble'.
14:34 Mon 18th Sep 2006
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Avatar Image FISHFACE
Found this,
http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/ccm/content/ne ws/middlesbrough-council-press-releases/youve- heard-nothing-yet-cctv-wired-for-sound.en
I think its a good idea.
14:49 Mon 18th Sep 2006
Avatar Image B00
Hahaha- awesome idea, I like it!
15:06 Mon 18th Sep 2006
Avatar Image Whickerman
...except - 1984 anyone? Spooky.
15:30 Mon 18th Sep 2006
Avatar Image Gromit
I wonder if, when the Mayor passes, a voice booms,

"Hey fatty, stop wasting our council tax money and employ some real policemen!
15:49 Mon 18th Sep 2006
Avatar Image Mr Tall
There is a camera on Camden rd opposite Holloway prison which is supposed to check for escapees but is constantly focused on the flats opposite. You know they are checking out 18 year old girls getting out the shower.
15:59 Mon 18th Sep 2006
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Avatar Image jenstar
It might remind people what an imposition CCTV actually is and lead to a backlash against the whole concept. Which would be a good thing.
17:59 Mon 18th Sep 2006
Avatar Image Gef
I think it is a good idea and I have no problems at all with CCTV - I have nothing to hide.
18:02 Mon 18th Sep 2006
Avatar Image Wizza
This could reassure someone in trouble if the operator lets then know that help is on the way, especially late at night.

Noticed that all but one report this answer buttons have been pressed why? And the question has been reported as well!!
18:51 Mon 18th Sep 2006
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I never noticed! Thanks for pointing it out wizza.
22:52 Mon 18th Sep 2006
Avatar Image Dizzieblonde
Do you think they shout 'hello' if you wave at them..?
11:50 Tue 19th Sep 2006
Avatar Image tatie
Great Idea would like to see more towns with same in order to fight street crime.
16:54 Tue 19th Sep 2006
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This is the future! Now where's the bin.
17:12 Tue 19th Sep 2006
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Dystopia arrives, everyone says hoorah, and they wonder why I'm constantly depressed.
08:47 Wed 20th Sep 2006

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