CCTV Explained in Plain English
There are few
places in today's 'Big Brother' world without encountering CCTV cameras.
For good or bad, they are here to stay. There is no doubt that covert
and overt CCTV cameras play an important part in reducing crime and
enhancing safety but do we need so many?
The short answer
is 'NO' especially when CCTV cameras are used for crime prevention and
detection. In terms of crime prevention or deterrent value we might
use more CCTV cameras in a highly visible way. High presence CCTV is
a valuable security tool. The very presence of CCTV (Closed Circuit
Television) cameras deters criminal activity, but there is a certain
science in getting the placement right. Any cowboy CCTV installation
firm can slap up a boatload of cameras, the first victim caught on camera
might be the buyer!
Because CCTV
cameras are becoming an important part of many company's business management
and loss prevention programs it is essential to have a reasonable understanding
of your requirements - or more importantly, deploy the skills of a reputable
UK CCTV consultant.
The benefits
of implementing a quality CCTV system include: Minimising the risk of
theft and other illegal activities. Protecting your premises from threats
such as arson, terrorism and vandalism. They are not just there for
crime prevention and detection! Monitoring individual employees work
performance helps improve business, Improving customer service by observing
peak periods and planning the staff rotas. By observing staff activity
CCTV can assist in staff training too by pinpointing areas which need
addressing..
We are laden
with Acts of Parliament, Laws, Rules and Regulations which can bring
heavy fines upon us if we fail to maintain them. CCTV can help by enhancing
health and safety standards and ensuring employees comply with legal
obligations. In so many cases a well-designed CCTV system can help by
doing the work of a much larger guarding team, thus leaving people free
to deal with situations that arise in a more efficient and cost-effective
manner.
Reducing the
quantity of CCTV cameras and therefore the cost can be achieved by creating
a job description for each camera. There's more to a CCTV camera than
meets the eye, much is in the lens itself, the zoom facility and manoeuvrability.
The most expensive isn't necessarily the best, as any honest UK CCTV
expert will tell you.
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