Buying a security camera system can be a daunting task for a home
or business owner. With the wide variety of video surveillance systems
currently available, it can be difficult to know which surveillance
system is right choice for one's environment.
Visible surveillance systems can be a great deterrent. For example, many retail store ceilings are covered with tinted domes with video camera systems. Some high-volume discount stores have hundreds of these domes scattered across their ceilings. While these systems are very intimidating for would-be shoplifters, they are not always what they seem. In many cases, only a fraction of these security domes actually contain cameras. The rest are designed to act as a deterrent. Since shoplifters can't tell which security domes contain cameras, they will often avoid areas that in a store that contain these security domes.
For business owners with a limited budget, deterrence-based systems can be a great way to save money. However, these systems do have limitations. If a false security dome isn't manufactured to the same standards as a real video surveillance security dome, shoplifters or other criminals may be able to figure out which areas of a store are watched. In addition, a business can expose itself to liability if it detains shoplifters without video evidence.
Homeowners can benefit from visible deterrent systems too. For example, many homeowners use security system yard signs and stickers to warn potential burglars about an alarm system. In addition, some homeowners use fake video camera systems to deter would-be criminals. However, it can be challenging to set up a fake outdoor video camera system in a convincing way. If an exterior video camera system does not appear to have any internal or external connections, criminals may assume it is fake. To avoid these types of problems, fake surveillance cameras must look like they have been professionally installed. For example, an outdoor security camera should not be mounted on a pole or tree with no visible cable.
Hidden security cameras are not an effective deterrent for home or business owners. However, they can be an effective way to document crimes while avoiding suspicion. When using hidden video surveillance systems, it's important to make sure that they create actionable documentation.
If a home or business owner can't act on a recorded surveillance video, it may have limited value. For example, most retail stores have a limited number of hidden cameras for monitoring customers. If a potential shoplifter isn't detained before leaving a store, the video evidence that a store documents may be of limited use as evidence. Because of this, customer surveillance systems usually combine both video documentation and deterrence.
However, hidden video cameras can be useful for documenting actionable crimes. While retail stores usually don't use hidden cameras to monitor customers, they do use them to monitor employees. Lots of cash register systems and cash management areas are equipped with hidden surveillance cameras. In many cases, problem employees at a company will engage in continual theft. By documenting negative employee actions, a company can proactively correct these problems.
In addition, hidden surveillance systems can be a great choice for homeowners. Many homeowners hire maids, gardeners, baby sitters, electricians, plumbers and other professionals to work inside their homes. With a hidden surveillance system, it's possible to detect theft, overcharging, child neglect and other common problems.
Visible surveillance systems can be a great deterrent. For example, many retail store ceilings are covered with tinted domes with video camera systems. Some high-volume discount stores have hundreds of these domes scattered across their ceilings. While these systems are very intimidating for would-be shoplifters, they are not always what they seem. In many cases, only a fraction of these security domes actually contain cameras. The rest are designed to act as a deterrent. Since shoplifters can't tell which security domes contain cameras, they will often avoid areas that in a store that contain these security domes.
For business owners with a limited budget, deterrence-based systems can be a great way to save money. However, these systems do have limitations. If a false security dome isn't manufactured to the same standards as a real video surveillance security dome, shoplifters or other criminals may be able to figure out which areas of a store are watched. In addition, a business can expose itself to liability if it detains shoplifters without video evidence.
Homeowners can benefit from visible deterrent systems too. For example, many homeowners use security system yard signs and stickers to warn potential burglars about an alarm system. In addition, some homeowners use fake video camera systems to deter would-be criminals. However, it can be challenging to set up a fake outdoor video camera system in a convincing way. If an exterior video camera system does not appear to have any internal or external connections, criminals may assume it is fake. To avoid these types of problems, fake surveillance cameras must look like they have been professionally installed. For example, an outdoor security camera should not be mounted on a pole or tree with no visible cable.
Hidden security cameras are not an effective deterrent for home or business owners. However, they can be an effective way to document crimes while avoiding suspicion. When using hidden video surveillance systems, it's important to make sure that they create actionable documentation.
If a home or business owner can't act on a recorded surveillance video, it may have limited value. For example, most retail stores have a limited number of hidden cameras for monitoring customers. If a potential shoplifter isn't detained before leaving a store, the video evidence that a store documents may be of limited use as evidence. Because of this, customer surveillance systems usually combine both video documentation and deterrence.
However, hidden video cameras can be useful for documenting actionable crimes. While retail stores usually don't use hidden cameras to monitor customers, they do use them to monitor employees. Lots of cash register systems and cash management areas are equipped with hidden surveillance cameras. In many cases, problem employees at a company will engage in continual theft. By documenting negative employee actions, a company can proactively correct these problems.
In addition, hidden surveillance systems can be a great choice for homeowners. Many homeowners hire maids, gardeners, baby sitters, electricians, plumbers and other professionals to work inside their homes. With a hidden surveillance system, it's possible to detect theft, overcharging, child neglect and other common problems.
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