Category: Media

CCTV: Criminals Caught on Tape

The whole world is under surveillance. Conspiracy theorists believe the worldwide implementation of CCTV technology is only to benefit of the government. Some allege “Big Brother” is using the footage to spy on unassuming citizens in order to obtain some level of world order.

While the theories could be accurate, in most cases the footage and images are extremely instrumental in solving crime and assist by identifying both victims & perpetrators.

CCTV footage or closed circuit television (CCTV) records images of people in certain public places including town centres, roads, airports, and on public transport.

CCTV images can be used as evidence in court and many of today’s criminal convictions are as a result of CCTV imagery.

Also did you know that you can request CCTV recordings of yourself?

Here’s how to request CCTV footage:

  1. two official certified documents, which together show your name, date of birth and current address.
  2. a recent full face photo of you.
  3. details of the footage you want to see, for example, the date, time and location.

Get in touch with the facility’s security department or general management team in order to initiate the request. If you are in need of traffic camera footage contact your local police or Department of Transportation.

Generally, most CCTV Footage gets stored for 90 days.

Christian Cipollini Presents: “Lucky” — A Gangster Comic

Photo Credit: IG/GanglandLegendPart2

Author and crime historian Christian Cipollini is back with a new biographic novel and of course I had to share. He has teamed with Gorilla Convict to present this inventive masterpiece that only a true crime buff can appreciate.

I had the pleasure of receiving an advance copy of the comic storybook “LUCKY” which chronicles the rise and fall of the Italian mafia’s bad boy Lucky Luciano. The press packet also contains a book trailer which brings the project to life.

The graphic novel, which is now on Kickstarter, is illustrated by Yevgeniy Franstev.

If you grew enjoying comic books, this comic will bring back a bit of nostalgia. It has an incredibly vivid and colorful visual layout. The story line is intriguing and engaging from start to finish. Of course anything featuring the mafia is always going to be compelling.

Mix a little comic with a little gangster and bada bing! You’ve got LUCKY.

Check back later for a more in-depth review but in the meantime check out the official book trailer and become a backer.