CCTV's impact applauded by minister

Juan Watterson said his department considered the surveillance system to be an effective tool in the detection of crime and reducing the fear of it.

Responding to a question by Douglas North’s Bill Henderson, Mr Watterson said it was impossible to determine exactly how many crimes the systems have so far prevented. 

However, he said that research shows it makes a considerable difference to the safety of a community and people feel about protected against crime.

The Minister also highlighted that CCTV has also detected serious incidents such as murder and concluded by outlining its increasing use by the police force.