CCTV

The existence of CCTV material should always be considered as a reasonable line of enquiry in a police investigation and investigators will usually view / review any CCTV that they are aware of before making a decision as to whether the footage is relevant to the investigation.

If you are aware of the presence of a CCTV camera at a location where a crime / vehicle collision took place, we would suggest you make the police aware of this when you report an incident / collision.

Please also see the Government website in Related Information regarding requesting CCTV footage of yourself.

CCTV cameras may be used for a number of purposes including:

• The prevention, detection and investigation of crime;
• Apprehension and / or prosecution of offenders (including images being entered as evidence in criminal proceedings)
• Public and employee safety; and
• Staff discipline.

If cameras are used then the shop/business must display a sign informing members of the public that cameras are in use, allowing an informed decision.

Organisations must comply with a Code of Practice which restricts the use of the data obtained. If you feel that your rights have been violated, then you need to make a complaint to the manager of the organisation or the Information Commissioner (see link in related information for more about Information Commissioner).