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Consider Video Surveillance Systems for Your Home or Business

September 28th, 2009 George Friston No comments

In many situations video surveillance systems can be useful tools.Such advanced gadgetry gives precise record of events when properly utilized. Having video surveillance is a wise plan for a business owner who cant be there in their actual business operations due to busy schedules. There are some events that might happen with out the presence of the owner. Video surveillance systems are very useful to identify and record when someone shoplifts from the store. Most criminals are caught because of video surveillance footage; this is helpful forensic evidence. Before shoplifters run from the store, video surveillance alerts the security guards or whoever attending the store can apprehend the shoplifters on the spot.

Anything can happen in an establishment, either a store or a building for businesses, even if the owner is present .For that reason, it is essential to install video surveillance system in case someone shoplifts from the store. Video surveillance will record the shoplifter which will be simultaneously monitored by security personnel whom will be able to take action accordingly depending on the situation. Video surveillance systems can be used in many conditions and provides exact proof of everything that happens under their watch.

Camera surveillance is also an excellent instrument to use not only for customers and shoplifters but also to watch the employees on the work when the person in charge is away. Video surveillance is great for observing employees and making sure they are doing their job right .It can monitor their performance too. Surveillance can be used to make sure that an employee does not steal money in the cash drawers or the business products as shoplifters are not the only ones who steal.Having video surveillance is most advantageous during night time when a retail store or business is closed. In addition to alarm systems and security measures, video cameras will assist the police to recognize the criminals, to determine how they broke in and the point of entry, and their loots. If someone breaks into the store or business while nobody is guarding it, keeping video surveillance camera systems running after hours will increase the chances of the apprehending the criminal.

Most of the theft and robberies happened during night time, but it doesn’t matter no more because your feel secured when surveillance videos is around your premises. Many criminals takes the advantage during the night when everyone is sleeping and away from their businesses, however they cant underestimate the power of the security surveillance camera that alerts the police officers when they try to force an entry. Furthermore, video cameras will aide the police to apprehend the criminals by using the footage they got from your video surveillance system. It will be effective forensic evidence.

Some people choose to use video surveillance for instances when they are not in their home and have someone looking after their children for child care. Background checks on nanny’s, babysitters, and house cleaners can be done to ensure that they have no criminal background, but nanny cams help to make sure that children are being cared for appropriately without violence, and to ensure that the people who are hired to watch your children and clean the home are not stealing from the home. There have been instances where nannies have been caught on nanny cameras hurting children and disciplining them in an inappropriate manner. These cameras will help to prevent these crimes against children or catch these people in the act of a crime so that it does not happen again and if they are caught it helps to prevent these people from being hired by any one else in the future.

All in all, video camera surveillance is essential for the safety of home and business. These systems provide security against child abusers and housebreak. It prevents costumers as well as employees from stealing. It keeps an eye on the store for any suspicious acts while the manager or owner is away. Video surveillance decreases criminal activities in dark and gloomy areas such as parking lots and underground parking area. It is a must have security measure for business and in home. It is always better to be safe than to be regretful.

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Mitigate Vandalism to Your Outdoor Security Camera

July 1st, 2009 John Wolfe No comments

The purpose of an outdoor security camera is to monitor an area that is prone to criminal activity or otherwise undesired activity. For this reason the camera itself is put at risk of physical destruction from the very vandals we are protecting ourselves from. There are, however, a few things we can control to minimize the risks.

The first consideration the camera/housing design, this will determine how much physical abuse the camera can take, as well as how well it is hidden from being noticed. Second we can strategize our mounting of the camera. The next consideration is the placement. And as a final safeguard the implementation of intelligent video alarms can help keep our cameras safe.

When it comes to the housing or casing of a camera, one made of metal is better protection against vandalism than something made of plastic. Also, a boxy traditional camera that sticks out of a wall or ceiling is much more susceptible to being damaged than a dome shaped encasement. It helps to be hidden and disguised as part of the environment, since the chance of being recognized is minimized.

How the camera is mounted also will determine the level of protection from physical abuse. Mounting the camera or housing flush with a wall or ceiling is much more effective than simply mounting it on the wall or ceiling. If most of the camera is mounted inside with only the transparent part showing, it is much better protected from different angles. We also want the cables to be pulled directly through the wall or ceiling but if that can’t be then at least run the cables through a metal conduit tube to protect the cables.

Camera placement is also an important factor in deterring vandalism. By placing a camera out of reach on high walls or in the ceiling, many spur-of-the-moment attacks can be prevented. The downside may be the angle of view, which to some extent can be compensated by selecting a different lens.

Axis’ active tampering alarm feature helps protect cameras against vandalism. It can detect if a camera has been redirected, obscured or tampered with, and can send alarms to operators. This is especially useful in installations with hundreds of cameras in demanding environments where keeping track of the proper functioning of all cameras is difficult. It is also useful in situations where no live viewing takes place and operators can be notified when cameras have been tampered with.

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