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Contents
Summary of key points from the literature review
Introduction and aims
Method:
Criteria for inclusion of evaluation studies
Search strategies
Results:
1. Crime deterrence effects
Summary of evidence
Evidence from quasi-experimental intervention studies
Further evidence
2. Displacement of crime
Summary
Evidence from quasi-experimental intervention studies
Further evidence
3. Detection of crime
Summary of evidence
Evidence from quasi-experimental intervention studies
Further evidence
4. The use of evidence in the investigation and prosecution process
Summary of evidence
Evidence from interview and questionnaire data
Evidence from psychological experiments
Benefits beyond the impact on crime:
Feelings of safety and public confidence in CCTV
Further benefits
Conclusions:
How effective is CCTV?
Crime deterrence
Crime displacement
Crime detection
The use of evidence in the investigation and prosecution process
Further benefits of CCTV
Priorities for future research
References