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Considering CCTV?
- How much space will need to be covered? How many cameras will you need for this space?
- How clear does the footage need to be? Enough to read licence plates and faces?
- Do you need a motion detection camera, or do you need to record all day and night?
- Is the space well lit, or will the camera need night vision?
- Is your security provider doing a quality job within your budget or trying to up sell you while providing poor service?
- Does your security provider have the necessary qualifications and police clearance to install cameras and have access to your footage?
- Will you need further insurance, maintenance and support for your cameras?
- Does your space have a high possibility of catching on fire? How much damage could a fire cause?
What can CCTV provide for me, my home and my business?
Deterrence
It’s a fact that if people feel that they are being watched, they are much less likely to commit crimes. This is why it can be a good idea have some cameras on display, and post signage announcing that there is CCTV in the area. Even using dummy cameras can be an effective deterrent for making robbers think twice about invading your home.
Detection
A robber comes into your home or store. They may not have even concealed their face well, and may not care that you have cameras installed. They take your money and leave, it all happened so fast you’re left wondering what did they look like? How tall were they? Did they have any identifiable features such as tattoos, missing teeth, hairstyle, clothing?
Response
Even if a robber wears a mask or covers his features, reviewing the preceding hours of footage may identify the culprit. In most cases some robbers will scope out the premises prior to the actual robbery, to identify where the cameras are and if the place will be an easy target.
Peace of Mind
A correctly designed and installed CCTV security system is undoubtedly one of the most effective tools in crime prevention. However, cameras are only a part of crime prevention and justice.
Having footage to show the police is necessary in convincing them that the crime took place, and help to identify the culprit. Often, robbers can be current or former employees.
Staff training is an important part of your security strategy. Staff need to be aware where cameras are operating and how to fix them in an outage. They also need to be trained on what to do if an offence is taking place, how to keep themselves safe, and how to mitigate and minimise the situation.