They [problem families] will be monitored to ensure that children attend school, go to bed on time and eat proper meals.Private security guards will also be sent round to carry out home checks, while parents will be given help to combat drug and alcohol addiction.Around 2,000 families have gone through these Family Intervention Projects so far.

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/115736

Irresponsible Families To Be Monitored Round the Clock In UK

http://www.medindia.net/news/Irresponsible-Families-To-Be-Monitored-Round-the-Clock-In-UK-55352-1.htm


The slippery slope:

HOUSTON -- Houston's police chief on Wednesday proposed placing surveillance cameras in apartment complexes, downtown streets, shopping malls and even private homes to fight crime during a shortage of police officers.

http://www.fortbendlp.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=27

This may be the start of something