Video cameras are deployed across the country to help solve crimes, but some people worry about their privacy. Having cameras to monitor public spaces has proven useful in situations such as identifying the Boston Marathon bombers in early 2013. However, these cameras have also caused problems, as people worry that they may carry too much invasion of their privacy and have been misused by police officers in the past. Some people want to find a balance in using cameras in public so they can still help solve crimes while ensuring they aren't too invasive and are used correctly. There are major benefits to having cameras in public places. In early 2013, two people detonated bombs during the Boston Marathon, killing several people and injuring hundreds. The city of Boston had cameras monitoring the streets and was able to identify the suicide bombers within two days. (La Vigne, Nancy) The FBI was able to stop them before they could carry out another planned attack in Times Square, which could have been much more devastating. In addition to being able to solve crimes already committed through the use of cameras, we can also use them and other accompanying technologies to prevent crime. The National Security Agency said it has prevented several terrorist attacks since 2001 thanks to new technologies put in place to prevent these attacks. However, much of the NSA's tactics have come under fire as of late, even though the majority of people still agree that it's worth it. Using cameras is also an inexpensive way to monitor an area. Having to employ multiple police officers to patrol an area can be costly and those officers may be assigned to more important duties. When you have a camera... middle of paper ... cameras can be misused and anti-surveillance people agree that cameras have their place in deterring crime. However, there remain challenges that both sides will face in reaching a compromise. Cameras will most likely continue to be installed in America's largest cities and most prominent areas, but with growing support from privacy advocates, it appears there will be more pressure for laws and regulations accompany them. “What's wrong with public video surveillance? » American Civil Liberties Union. Np, February 25, 2002. Web. November 10, 2013. La Vigne, Nancy. “How surveillance cameras can help prevent and solve crime.” MetroTrends Blog. Np, April 23, 2013. Web. November 10, 2013. Nieto, Marcus. “Public video surveillance: is it an effective crime prevention tool? » California State Library. Np, June 1997. Web. November 10. 2013.