London, England, Surveillance in

The events of 9/11 have had a profound influence in security in the Western world, including that of England’s capital, London. With a population of 8.6 million persons and encompassing 1,572 square kilometers in 2015, the task of securing the city is a monumental one. The sheer size of London and its population have accelerated the use of closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance as a means of crime solution, crime prevention, and monitoring public and private spaces, particularly in the wake of terrorist attacks and the perceived mounting threat of homegrown terrorism in the city. The pervasive nature of CCTV cameras in the city, which record the movement and activities of citizens in public places, private businesses, and a wide variety of other venues, raises troubling ...