(Newswire.net — May 10, 2020) — Although CCTV is a well-known term, it is the acronym for closed-circuit television. It refers to a series of surveillance systems that help in monitoring the happenings around a particular location. From offices to factories, shops, homes, and lots more, CCTV surveillance systems are used in different areas to provide some levels of security for the people and goods. Generally, the systems comprise cameras and monitors that provide the users the opportunity to view events live and also record footage.
Over the past decades, CCTV surveillance systems have undergone several improvements to become what they are today. Nowadays, the systems serve as a deterrent tool that can improve security.
Here are some of the ways through which CCTV surveillance systems improve security:
- They help in monitoring your surroundings
Normally, it is almost impossible for you to keep an eye on all parts of a large area. However, with the help of CCTV surveillance systems, you can do so. If these systems are installed in different areas of your home or office, you can receive situation reports in various parts of the whole property in a control room. As a result of this, you can know when a property is safe or not.
Similarly, you can use the systems to remotely control entries into the property. It also lowers the risks of human errors as you keep an eye on every individual getting into or leaving the premise.
- They discourage burglary
Although CCTV surveillance systems do not catch criminals directly, they can help you discourage them from entering your property. How is this possible? Criminals usually like entering into places where they may not be caught. They see such properties as easy targets that enable them to carry out their unlawful act without being disturbed or caught.
If you install CCTV systems inside your property, this means that you may know when robbers and thieves enter. Consequently, they may be caught. Once criminals know that you have installed CCTV, they will likely avoid your place.
As revealed by the FBI, 1 out of every 250 protected houses is susceptible to burglary whereas 1 out of every 3 unprotected residential buildings is susceptible to the same crime. This shows that protecting your home with CCTV and other security measures deter thieves and robbers from entering it.
- They reduce shoplifting and other petty frauds
From time to time, several retail shops have to deal with the challenges of shoplifting and other petty frauds. These crimes often take a chunk of the profits of these businesses. CCTV surveillance systems can help these businesses in different ways. Firstly, when the shoplifters see cameras, they may be discouraged from shoplifting. Secondly, even if they go ahead to shoplift, it is usually easy to catch them before leaving the building or even later. Over time, these surveillance systems will lower the rate of shoplifting and other petty frauds.
- They can aid investigations of law enforcement agents
If a crime took place, law enforcement agents can only rely on the available evidence to apprehend any criminal. CCTV surveillance systems can provide footage of the activities that occurred in a particular area within the period; hence, police officers can have enough evidence to nail down the criminals. This is why police officers often check the nearby CCTV footage when investigating a crime.
- They help real-time security maintenance
When security officers are covering a large area, their sights are limited. Therefore, they cannot see everything going on in the area at the same time. Luckily, they can rely on dash cams and other security cameras to keep an eye on the happenings in the area. Some of the places where CCTV surveillance systems help real-time security maintenance include supermarkets, stadiums, military bases, museums, airports, banks, and so on.
- They maintain the road and traffic security
Nowadays, traffic cameras are installed on different parts of major highways. These cameras record the happenings on the roads so that law enforcement agents can identify lawbreakers. Since many road users understand, they tend to be more careful on the road; hence, the roads are safer because of the installation of traffic cameras. Besides, these cameras also allow traffic police to control heavy traffic easily and quickly.
- They aid the prosecution of criminals
Evidence from security cameras is usually undeniable. Therefore, CCTV surveillance systems play a key role in providing evidence that can be used for prosecuting offenders. The cameras can help in enhancing the security and safety of the whole society as they can assist in apprehending criminals or deterring them.
Overall, CCTV surveillance systems are important in improving security and protecting lives and properties.