1. A surveillance system, comprising: a) a video camera for translating real images of an area into electronic video signals; b) means for sampling movements of an individual located within the area from said electronic video signals of said video camera; c) means for electronically comparing said sampled movements with predetermined characteristics of movements; d) means for predicting future movements of said individual based on said electronic comparing means of said sampled movements; and e) means for generating a signal responsive to predetermined predicted future movements.