CCTV cameras were first used to monitor Nazi V-2 rockets: Here's how wartime technology became a global surveillance tool
CCTV technology originated in 1942 for monitoring Nazi rocket launches. Early systems lacked recording capabilities, making them impractical for widespread use. The 1970s brought magnetic tape and VCRs, enabling easier recording and wider adoption. CCTV became a crime-fighting tool after its installation in Olean, New York in 1968. Its deployment…
The Economic Times ·
The Economic Times
