CCTV at Reading?

[Redd114]

If there's another thread, I apologise, however I am currently intrigued at the prospect of CCTV cameras being situated around the festival? I mean, after a discussion with my friend just now, we just can't see the logic.

Firstly, where will they be situated? The fire towers? Or the arena itself where people get frisked on entry anyway?

Secondly, the cameras would need to be fantastic at night vision for this is when many of the riots/fires/problems have occurred, and I doubt FR will spend their money on CCTV cameras instead of bands?

Can any shed some light on this topic as i'm kind of confused about this whole thing?

[ar1]

There's mention of CCTV in the "ejection policy" news article on the new website but, as you say, it's very light on detail.

My thoughts are that they're makign the statement to allow them to do it if they want but not necessarily confirm it. I'd be happy to have CCTV on the campsite if it was used to reduce some of the disorder on the Sunday night.

[Redd114]

Hmm, I mean the ejection policy seems pretty lenient with the warnings and that?

But i just don't see how the CCTV will benefit/I'll also feel pretty violated.

[kev1664]

Theres been CCTV at leeds at least the past two fetivals. I just assumed there was CCTV at reading aswell.

I'm sure it will have been there all along you just haven't noticed it. It is on the towers at leeds.

[Redd114]

Really? I suppose I feel a little better about the whole thing now, but it's a FESTIVAL?! Why do we need CCTV?

[Livvy Mae]

Really? I suppose I feel a little better about the whole thing now, but it's a FESTIVAL?! Why do we need CCTV?

[Paul ™]

They have used CCTV at Reading for many years now, it's nothing new just like the ejection policy.

There is extensive coverage by the cameras of the stages, arena and campsite.

[glasto-worker]

The image is from Latitude but as its the same security at Reading expect to see them driving about

CCTV on top of landrover

the gray pod at the top is a telescopic CCTV and infrared light system - dont know how many they use but I spotted two at Latitude.

I was also working at Reading but I had no reason to wander into the ticket holder camp site so cant confirm if they were used last year.

I think they are a good idea .

[Paul ™]

Different company at Reading Brian, but yeah there is cameras in use.

Last year at V the police also used drones going over the campsites, would like to see them used at Reading too

[Redd114]

I'm not necessarily saying it's like the worst thing in the world ever, I just hate the feeling of being watched with whatever I do?

But if they've been at Reading for many years you say, then I guess that it's fine.

I'd not like to see drones though.

[Paul ™]

I just hate the feeling of being watched with whatever I do?

[Redd114]

It just creeps me out that I'll be watched throughout a weekend where I'm not going to be the most 'legal' of god's creations?

[PurpleFire]

Everyone is watched apart from in their own home. I like this idea it may deter some of the trouble makers. Safety is very important and if cameras are what we need its what we will get!

[504329lt]

We are the most watched people in Europe. It's absolute bollocks.

London is covered in these things and it doesn't stop crime nor did it stop bombers. Watch Joe Strummer on the Glastonbury video for his view on this encroacment into our liberties. God knows what he'd think if he was still with us.

I'm afraid it is a relection of an apathetic society that allows this to continue.

[Redd114]

We are the most watched people in Europe. It's absolute bollocks.

London is covered in these things and it doesn't stop crime nor did it stop bombers. Watch Joe Strummer on the Glastonbury video for his view on this encroacment into our liberties. God knows what he'd think if he was still with us.

I'm afraid it is a relection of an apathetic society that allows this to continue.

[5co77ie]

Theres been CCTV at leeds at least the past two fetivals. I just assumed there was CCTV at reading aswell.

I'm sure it will have been there all along you just haven't noticed it. It is on the towers at leeds.

[andthegunslinger]

Not really a problem I should hope for anyone here.

You're not gonna get busted for smoking a joint or anything.

It'll likely be used to stop those who are burning things or hurting other people.

Good thing I reckon.

[Dirty Boots]

We are the most watched people in Europe. It's absolute bollocks.

London is covered in these things and it doesn't stop crime nor did it stop bombers. Watch Joe Strummer on the Glastonbury video for his view on this encroacment into our liberties. God knows what he'd think if he was still with us.

I'm afraid it is a relection of an apathetic society that allows this to continue.

[Redd114]

It all sounds pretty sound then, I'm even alright with the whole warning thing for the ejection.

HOWEVER, I do remember last year the big fire in purple? It was such a good way to go out!

[mjsell]

if your not doing anything wrong it shouldnt matter if there are cameras or not, as was said before your not going to get ejected for something that isn't serious.

If they were busting everyone that smoked some weed or the like then there business would be in jeopardy. The cameras are purely there for peoples saftey, and if anything just to put people off doing stupid things.

[Redd114]

Yeah but the point of Reading is to see bands and do STUPID THINGS?

I have a friend right next to me who pissed all over a man's head last year, would he get ejected for this?

[ar1]

Yeah but the point of Reading is to see bands and do STUPID THINGS?

I have a friend right next to me who pissed all over a man's head last year, would he get ejected for this?

[Redd114]

He got his penis out the middle of reading - the only action he got all weekend?

To be fair, I think this forum take things a little too seriously?

If you're all going to Reading this year I might sell my f**king ticket.

[Role Model]

judging by your attitude you're pretty much the sort of person most people don't want at Reading.

[Redd114]

Clearly my friend was a bit of an idiot, however do you really need to take a festival THIS seriously?