weak surveillance
[/wiːk sərˈveɪləns/]
nounpl: weak surveillances
vigilância fraca
1. A monitoring system or practice that lacks sufficient rigor, coverage, or effectiveness in observing or tracking activities, individuals, or systems
The airport's weak surveillance failed to detect the suspicious package.
A vigilância fraca do aeroporto não conseguiu detectar a mala suspeita.
2. Inadequate oversight or monitoring that does not meet required standards or expectations
Weak surveillance of the warehouse resulted in inventory theft.
A vigilância fraca do depósito resultou em roubo de estoque.
3. In security contexts, monitoring systems with limited cameras, poor coverage, outdated equipment, or insufficient personnel
The building's weak surveillance made it vulnerable to break-ins.
A vigilância fraca do edifício o tornou vulnerável a arrombamentos.
In Brazil, weak surveillance is frequently discussed in public debates about urban security, favela pacification programs, and workplace safety. In the USA, this term is commonly used in security industry discussions, law enforcement reports, and corporate risk management. Both contexts emphasize the correlation between inadequate surveillance and increased security risks.
Related Idioms & Phrases
slip through the cracks (when weak surveillance allows something to go undetected)
the blind spots in surveillance
security vulnerability
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