Video surveillance of prisoners in Polish Prison Service. Observer's perspective
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 2
Abstract
Since the beginning of the 21st century, the Polish Prison Service has been introducing new procedures and modern technologies that are to increase the sense of security of officers and prisoners as well as the entire society. The study presents a description of a typical Video Surveillance System (VSS), one of the tools used for permanent supervision embedded in the Polish penitentiary system and expectations as to the effects of such a permanent observation of prison and prisoners. However, the biggest problem in prisons is the lack of established rules for selection and training for video surveillance system operators, which would be based on scientific research (eg including the number of monitors and images to watch, psychophysical and social variables). This is a big mistake because not everyone is fit to work as VSS operator. The authors present the results of their own experimental investigations among officers regarding observer errors in the perceived video image and the resulting hazards in the work of the operator and quantitative statistics of suicide incidents inside the cell with camera. At the end there is a proposal how to train officers which could take a job as the VSS operators.
Authors and Affiliations
Robert Poklek, Cezary Mecwaldowski
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- DOI 10.9790/0837-2302033142.
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