Cameras are an excellent way of reducing staff and increasing security for the staff. However, not everyone is happy about the idea of electrified fences, video cameras, and bar codes replacing prison guards and guard towers. Cameras cannot respond to emergencies. I've worked in the business for years, and I've never seen a camera jump off the wall and respond to an emergency. Dawe also criticized the elimination of guard towers as jeopardizing the safety of guards who work in prison yards.
Towers serve multiple purposes.
They are terrific observation points because they're up high and they offer protection. Inc. All rights reserved.