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The cameras were there. The footage wasn't
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· August 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points However, issues can arise, resulting in a lack of footage when needed. Security cameras are widely used in public institutions, providing reassurance that incidents will be recorded.
Security cameras are widely used in public institutions, providing reassurance that incidents will be recorded. However, issues can arise, resulting in a lack of footage when needed. Problems have been reported in various locations, including an Ohio jail where camera footage froze during medical emergencies, a Georgia school district with hundreds of offline cameras, and a Hawaii prison with around 40% of cameras out of service.
These issues have different causes, such as outdated cameras, failing servers, or cameras that were never activated. In some cases, the cameras functioned, but oversight and record-keeping were lacking. Further details on these incidents are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 28, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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