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White Papers Constitution Project: Guidelines for Public Videosurveillance For download you must log-in While much attention has been paid to efforts on the federal level to enhance our safety in the aftermath of September 11th, state and local programs also directly affect the security and civil liberties of Americans. For many communities, the desire to implement video surveillance systems stems not from a reaction to September 11th, but from the desire for crime control. This report is designed to provide a set of practical guidelines for state and local officials who are contemplating installation of—or who have already installed—public video surveillance systems.