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| A Little Help from Above: Cameras Help Decrease Violence in Ashkelon Schools |
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"Metzila" Asheklon and the local municipality joined forces in order to prevent theft and violence in schools across the city. Initiated by both "Metzila", the crime prevention division in the Ministry of Public Security and the City of Ashkelon, CCTV cameras were installed in six schools throughout Ashkelon. Originally, the cameras were intended to prevent after hour burglaries, yet, with time, they proved themselves as an efficient tool in preventing violence during school hours.
The Principal of "Ort" high school in Ashkelon has only good things to say about the camera system in her school. "Ever since we've installed the cameras, both violence and property destruction has drastically decreased" said the principal. The secret to the success is quite simple. "Everything here is out in the open. Every student knows where every CCTV is, a fact that makes them think twice before they act".
On the other hand, there are principals who feel that the cameras do not prevent violence and they would rather allocate the funding to other projects.
Amongst the students, there are opinions both for and against the new project. Some students feel that their movement within the school walls has been restricted, while other students see the necessity in the cameras.
Based on legal consultation, the Ministry of Education stated that installing CCTV cameras in public areas within schools does not invade the students' privacy.
There is no arguing with facts. Orly Polet, the "Metzila" Asheklon coordinator, says that on an overall picture, vandalism and violence has dropped drastically ever since the cameras were used for these purposes. "The cameras are positioned only in open areas with a history of violence" says Polet. "Areas such as class rooms and dressing rooms are camera-free".
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