tokens: Use of CCTV cameras Today, close circuit television (CCTV) cameras are widely used in a variety of circumstances . They are used in schools, businesses and some other premises in order to monitor the activities taking place . It is undeniable that the use of CCTV has plenty of benefits to offer, especially in reducing crimes and protecting the employees in a premise . Nevertheless, some argue that these cameras invade their privacies due to constantly being monitored . Even so, I strongly believe that CCTV cameras should be installed in every premise to combat the ever increasing theft rate and to protect the workers at the workplace . Firstly, by having CCTV cameras at workplace, crimes such as robbery can be trimmed down . This is because when a shop is attacked by thieves, the clips taken by these cameras serve as a source of evidence to help the thieves to be traced . To illustrate this further, in Malaysia, policemen used the videos captured by the CCTV cameras to trace and successfully catch a group of robbers who broke into a Seven Eleven shop during the midnight . Not only that, as the employees know that they are under constant surveillance, they will less likely steal from the shops . Thus, it is clear that CCTVs must be put in all workplace so that crime rates can be minimized . Furthermore, at some offices, employees are often required to handle angry or frustrated customers . At times, face-to-face interactions with an annoyed customer can put the employee in physical danger . Hence, the installation of CCTV cameras may help the employees escape this situation because the customers know very well that their conversations are recorded . In the event of an argument, the videotapes can used to determine what actually took place and further actions can be then taken . In short, these cameras can help to provide some form of protection to the workers against the customers . Looking from another perspective, the use of CCTV cameras does cause controversy . Those opposing the CCTV systems feel that their privacies are invaded with the constant monitoring of the cameras . However, one must realize that safety is of paramount importance compared to privacy and prevention is always better than suffering from the consequences . Ergo, opponents of this system should try to comprehend the situation and take actions to prevent themselves from being victims of crime . To conclude, CCTV cameras are essential and therefore must be installed in every premise . This is chiefly to shield oneself from being harmed by any intruders or robbers . Admittedly, privacies are lost with the use of these cameras . Nonetheless, safety should be put first in order to be safe .