Case Studies

An archive of real life stories found in the news or other blogs showcasing the power of CCTV. These case studies can be in separate articles, or in monthly “snapshots” which compile some prominent cases from that month.

May 2023 snapshot: 2 Cases where CCTV helped fight crime

May 2023 snapshot: 2 Cases where CCTV helped fight crime We’ve collected a couple of criminal cases in NZ during the month of May where CCTV footage helped fight crime through deterrence or police investigation. Real world examples of efficacy will always trump hypotheticals and technical details. CCTV camera stolen in Muriwai Original story: Man …

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Mar 2023 snapshot: Murder case where CCTV helped fight crime

March 2023 snapshot: Murder case where CCTV helped fight crime March’s CCTV news were dominated and overshadowed by one high profile case. Although not a home invasion, burglary, ram raid or business robbery – this murder case still demonstrates the effectiveness of CCTV in fighting crime and ensuring justice. David Benbow murder case Original story: …

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photo of gang members in Auckland court for a shooting trial

CCTV footage helps prosecute shooting in Auckland downtown

CCTV footage helps prosecute shooting in Auckland downtown This article has a great example of a textbook CCTV setup providing footage for evidence in a prosecution. A feud between two gangs, the Head Hunters and the Mongols, escalated into a shooting at a hotel in the Auckland Viaduct. Note: footage is taken from the NZ …

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