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> Most casual crime is opportunistic, and cameras and lights add uncertainty to the opportunity. Most people aren't willing to chance the camera for an opportun
by mathisfun123 1mo ago
> Most casual crime is opportunistic, and cameras and lights add uncertainty to the opportunity. Most people aren't willing to chance the camera for an opportunistic score.
People have been stealing things from stores which have had cctv for decades. Your premises are manifestly false.
- t098i3 1mo agoIt's a good thing I don't live in a store, then
- mathisfun123 1mo agoThis comment used to say something about shooting people on sight, which perfectly tracks with the demo that owns these cameras.
- t098i3 1mo agoNo it didn't.
- mathisfun123 1mo agoI know you think you're being clever but in a week this archive will have your original comment https://hackerbook.dosaygo.com/?view=news&p=1&year=2026 https://hackerbook.dosaygo.com/?view=news&p=1&year=2026
- Dylan16807 1mo agoWell I was interested in this reckoning but that site hasn't updated the database since May.
- cortesoft 1mo agoThe question isn’t whether people EVER steal when there is a camera, the question is whether they will still LESS. Just because something doesn’t work 100% of the time doesn’t mean it can’t be effective.
- pynappo 1mo agoSure, theft still happens, but I don't see why home theft wouldn't be reduced by the presence of CCTV or other video surveillance. CCTV doesn't work well when people feel like nobody is going to bother to check its footage (e.g. pocketing a $2 drink from a big-box department store). But when it comes to homes, there are much higher chances of captured footage being used and examined, so it may cause opportunistic burglars to look at other houses instead.
- teiferer 1mo agoOr it tells the burglar there is sth valuable that's being protected and to make sure to cut the fiber before they do anything.
- cbg0 1mo agoThe reason why people steal from stores is because there are rarely consequences unless you get caught in the act. Most stores won't file a report over a can of tuna, it'll get chalked up to losses and prices will go up on tuna cans to cover the loss, as it's low friction. Someone's private property getting trespassed/burgled will have a much higher chance of resulting in legal consequences.