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It's getting scary out there. Seems now that in the UK there are not only security cameras in public areas, but now they are live monitored and talk back! Huummm sure seems like the vidscreens in George Orwell's 1984. See the full story here up at BBC News ......

Town trials talking CCTV cameras

Street offenders on Teesside are being shamed by "talking" CCTV cameras.

Seven cameras in Middlesbrough town centre have a facility, which allows operators to bark orders at those involved in anti-social behaviour.

Officials hope the additions to the town's 160 cameras will help to further reduce street crime.

It is the latest crime prevention move for Middlesbrough, whose elected mayor is Ray Mallon, the former senior police officer who was dubbed Robocop.