Criminals: Caught on Camera — Season 1, Episode 2: Riots and Robbers
Crime, Documentary • 44 min • 6 seasons, 51 episodes • ★ 6.0/10
Episode synopsis
Host Nick Wallis reveals how police are using CCTV cameras to thwart street theft. the pilfering of personal items such as bikes, bags and phones.
About Criminals: Caught on Camera
UK is the most surveilled place in the world. It is home to more than 6 million CCTV cameras -- about 1 for every 14 people -- that operate 24/7 and generate more than 1 billion hours of video every week. Crime reporter Nick Wallis tells us how UK police uses this vast surveillance network for active crime prevention as well as tracking down outlaws.