Videomonitoramento : a eficiência das câmeras como instrumento de repressão ao crime no hipercentro de Belo Horizonte

Abstract

This monograph proposes to verify the performance of electronic surveillance cameras, the central region of Belo Horizonte, in repressive actions against crime. The theoretical framework to guide research, were addressed three sociological theories used to explain the phenomenon of crime and violence, and possible links with the security cameras of Olho Vivo. They were addressed to Rational Choice Theory, the Ecological Theory of Social Disorganization and the Theory of Routine Activities. The technical and operational characteristics of the system were presented, along with a historical contribution of cameras in reducing crime in Hypercenter of Belo Horizonte, recording the preventive function of the monitoring system by cameras. The verification of effectiveness in repression was implemented through non-participatory observation, held for a period of 100 hours in the central monitoring of the Military Police of Minas Gerais. The findings were made from the respective records and analyzes the results observed during the survey.