The last decade has seen a proliferation of law enforcement security cameras in public areas, with central London having more cameras than any other city. In cities like New York, Los Angeles and central London, cameras can be found at almost every intersection. Terrorist attacks have been a major reason for this significant increase in law enforcement security cameras; however, privacy advocates, along with much of the public, believe this is an invasion of privacy. The worry is that all this ever-expanding video surveillance has created a “Big Brother” society, where people are constantly watched. This creates paranoia and discomfort for people who simply want to live their private lives there, without feeling like their every move is being watched. The growing presence of surveillance cameras is almost comparable to George Orwell's 1984 novel, in which he imagined a future where people would be monitored and controlled by the government. One question you need to ask yourself is: Do the benefits of law enforcement security cameras outweigh the downsides? While invasion of privacy is a serious argument against law enforcement cameras; however, it should be considered a valuable tool to help fight crime. As long as surveillance cameras are in public places and not in people's homes, privacy advocates shouldn't worry. There are many benefits to having law enforcement security cameras, which people take for granted, but are quick to point out the negatives. Having a network of cameras on every street in the city increases the chances of preventing a crime, along with the possibility of catching a criminal on video. Some argue that cameras generate a huge amount of... half paper ...... of this technology, to prevent it from being abused. However, since all this technology is relatively new, there are no implemented policies yet. This will all change in the future, now that the media and privacy advocates are starting to ask questions. Law enforcement security cameras clearly have many benefits to our society and with the right policies in place; the negatives will pale in comparison. Works Cited Kelly, Heather. “After Boston: The Pros and Cons of Surveillance Cameras.” CNN. Cable News Network, April 26, 2013. Web. May 14, 2014.Horng, Eric. “‘Cameras on Every Corner’: Protection or Invasion?” ABC News. ABC News Network, July 29, 2007. Web. May 14, 2014. Stanley, Jay. “Accountability vs. Privacy: ACLU Recommendations on Police Body Cameras.” American Civil Liberties Union. Np, 09 October 2013. Web. 15 May 2014.