The Balance of Public Safety and Data Privacy

Learn how modern public safety initiatives balance ethical surveillance with crime deterrence. Download the report to see how LVT protects your perimeter while ensuring data integrity.
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About the Survey

Get key insight on the new consumer standard for public security. Learn what over 2,000 Americans expect from video security, ethical AI, and data privacy in our latest national report conducted on our behalf by The Harris Poll.

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63% are concerned about facial recognition tracking ordinary citizens, with one figure highlighted.
94% expect nearby security cameras to help solve crime, with image of person and security camera.

Key Findings in This Report

  • 84%

    say highly visible security cameras would help them feel safer when visiting a public space at night that they would otherwise avoid

  • 44%

    say open-air public events need increased security at all times of day

  • 60%

    say security cameras with AI should be used in public spaces to detect suspicious behaviors before they occur

  • 62%

    agree seeing an armed guard at a public location makes an area seem more dangerous than they previously thought

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LVT commissioned the Public Safety & Privacy Benchmark to clarify what Americans expect from security tools, so organizations can protect neighborhoods while upholding the fundamental trust and transparency the public deserves.”

Who Should Read This Report

Company Decision-Makers

Learn which visible security measures and AI features actively deter crime while aligning with consumer privacy expectations.

Public Safety Leaders

Discover how to balance crime prevention with civil liberties, using public sentiment to guide the ethical deployment of security technologies.

Community Advocates and Officials

Gain insights on the public’s preference for security cameras and AI, allowing you to push for guardrails and transparency mandates to protect community privacy.

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