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Military Surveillance in the Civilian Setting

The presence of constant military surveillance even in the UK may seem distressing for most people, but there is no question that this is a necessity. The fact is that the world is becoming more and more dangerous, making it crucial for countries to protect their own. Through constant surveillance, the military and other law-enforcing sectors of the government are capable of:

• Limiting the possibilities of terrorist’s attacks.

• Catching any transgressions before they are complete and stopping them automatically.

• Warning the public as soon as problems occur, therefore ensuring that the population is unharmed.

• Being able to see and track criminals to prevent repeats of the problem.


The great thing about military surveillance nowadays is that it is becoming more and more sophisticated. Technology has enabled more high-tech equipment that can help increase accuracy and timeliness of surveillance for its military users.

A good example would be surveillance cameras mounted on unmanned vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles. These cameras boast of excellent image quality, thousands of pixels, and the zooming capacity to achieve excellent images even for far away objects. With this, perpetrators of crimes can be easily identified on the act, speeding up trial proceedings, and limiting repeat instances.

Another plus of the improving surveillance methods used by the military are the audio capacity. Before, surveillance only includes cameras but thanks to science, microscopic microphones with very powerful receiving capacity can be installed together with the cameras. The result is clear and loud conversations that can be easily deciphered as needed.

What does This Mean for Civilians?Obviously, civilians in the UK greatly benefit from the better surveillance techniques by the military. Their presence in public events becomes more reassuring, allowing individuals to go about their day with very little worry about safety. Even daily tasks such as taking the train or bus becomes a more secured system that keeps everyone accountable for their actions.

But what about security at home? Thanks to the advances in armed forces surveillance, protecting your personal property from vandals and criminals have actually become easier and cheaper. See, what most people don’t realize is that the government largely funds research towards the design, creation, and development of better surveillance equipment. Once the equipment has been developed, it goes into mass production, primarily for the use of the military.

A separate production using the same technology is also done, this time with the products made specifically for civilian use. These are the cameras, security alert systems, lock processors, and various other surveillance materials that are being sold at a reasonable price for home use. Even small to medium businesses also benefit from these surveillance gadgets as they install CCTV cameras, timed locks, and more to keep their assets and customers safe.

When it comes right down to it, military surveillance offers more than just “general protection” benefits for the United Kingdom population. Behind their most obvious advantage, you’ll find that the military also paves the way for protection in your own home.

Nowadays, you can easily purchase surveillance products through different stores for a reasonable price. Some UK companies also provide all-around surveillance and protection in your own home.