Law enforcement cameras reduce crimes in large cities by a lot. They do this because whenever anyone steals, law enforcement can start looking for the criminal instantly, instead of having to wait to find witnesses. They are also beneficial because they stop crime, don’t cost a lot of money, and they can’t be used for any form of unlawful purposes. Having cameras can reduce crime in certain areas by large numbers. “Surveillance has been an important crime-fighting tool, resulting in more than 1,200 arrests since February 2006.” (ABC News) Since, this source was written in 2007 it means that over 1,200 arrests were made using the cameras, in just the city of Manhattan. The cameras also make it so when somebody is robbed, they can find the