【Task 2 question Criminal Justice】 In many cities, security measures, such as the use of video cameras in public places, are being increased to reduce crime, but some people believe that these measures restrict our freedom. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages? [Advantages] ●Increase in the arrest of criminals On the one hand, video cameras in public places contribute to the increase in the arrest of criminals. These IT tools can provide reliable information to police officers about criminals once crimes happen in the place where video cameras are installed and work properly. It results in a decrease in crimes and contributes to keeping the place safe. ● It might be cost-effective Another advantage is that securing safety by using monitoring tools might be cost-effective. Once these tools are installed in the town, they can automatically provide necessary information 24 hours a day, 365 days a year without incurring significant costs. "In the long-term perspective, the way of managing the security would be sustainable. [Disadvantages] ● It affects the privacy of people.On the other hand, not a few people may resent video cameras installed in towns. Their monitoring information might be accessed by police or related authorities, if necessary. It might have adverse effects on the freedom of people. ● Risk of information leakage Moreover, there are risks of information leakage. These monitoring videos would be confidential, and they should be restricted to access to the information. However, the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive information by malicious people or the possibility of information leakage due to lapses in information management cannot be reduced to zero. [In conclusion] ● While it is true that there are indeed, there several concerns over installing video cameras for security in the short term, in my opinion, the advantages of these tools outweigh the disadvantages, when considering that the advantages of using IT tools for sec