CCTV cameras produce mixed reactions from security experts

One of the CCTV cameras

Six years after they were first promised, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Cameras are being installed around the city. While some see this move as an excellent one since it could assist the police with catching traffic offenders and deterring criminal activity, others are concerned about monitoring, maintenance and the proper storage of data recorded.

More than a month has passed since the first set of cameras were mounted and the public is still to be briefed on what is happening. Up to last week, this newspaper spotted several bystanders