For any homeowner looking to secure their property and any business owner looking to protect their premises, CCTV cameras are a non-negotiable. These external cameras signal to any and all would-be intruders that your property is under constant surveillance, but a CCTV network does so much more than simply deter trespassers. It monitors the building 24/7, gathers evidence of any suspicious activity, and secures the most vulnerable areas of your property that would otherwise be an easy target for opportunistic thieves.
No security network is complete without CCTV cameras. They have firmly established themselves as the go-to protective measure for commercial, industrial and residential properties, so let’s take a look at what makes them such an essential security asset for any property.
The Role of CCTV Cameras
Intruders look out for a few key signs that a building is vulnerable when deciding which properties to target. Rusty old locks, burglar alarms with dead batteries, and ground floor windows left open all indicate that your security measures are lacking, whilst surveillance cameras signal that the security of your property is a top priority.
Just the sight of a security camera is enough to make a potential intruder move on to a less-risky target, and if you’re weighing up the value of investing in CCTV for your property then it is worth remembering that the deterrent power of cameras lies in what they imply, which includes:
- Ongoing Surveillance: Security cameras can be set up to record during certain hours of the day, but unless programmed otherwise they will run continuously across the weeks, months, and years. Every person that enters your property, parks on your driveway or acts suspiciously around your entryways will be recorded and the high resolution footage uploaded to view immediately or at a later date.
- Night Vision: Since most criminals work under the cover of darkness, CCTV technology has advanced in recent years to include night vision cameras that capture footage during even the darkest hours of the night. Faces, identifying features, and even vehicle registration numbers can be seen just as clearly in night vision footage as in daylight footage, meaning that intruders now have no cover to hide under at any time of the day or night.
- The Easy Identification of Criminals: Whilst alarms and access control systems can only alert you to the presence of an unauthorised person on your premises, security cameras record and store real-time footage of any break-ins. Even if the camera itself is damaged during the break in, the feed will already have been stored on an internal system to aid in the identification and prosecution of intruders.
- Remote Monitoring: CCTV systems are compatible with a range of devices, including laptops, desktops, and mobile phones, so you and other designated parties are able to monitor the video surveillance from anywhere. Most systems are also able to send alerts directly to these devices if there is any activity after a certain time or whilst the building is unoccupied, which allows you to immediately view the feeds and alert the authorities.
- Integration With Other Security Measures: The only thing better than a security camera is a network of security cameras, intruder alarms and motion sensors all working together to keep a property safe. When integrated with other measures, CCTV provides an unbeatable security system that is ready to be scaled and upgraded as needed to maintain excellent coverage and ongoing protection.
An intruder need only look at a camera to immediately understand its surveillance power – and to realise that it is already recording the footage that will be used to prosecute them if they go any further.
Protect Your Property with Professional CCTV Installation
CCTV cameras are only ever as good as their installation team, so stop intruders in their tracks with a professionally installed and maintained CCTV system. All the best installers will offer an ongoing maintenance contract to keep your system working as it should and prevent any operational issues, so you will never have to worry about your premises not receiving the protection that they deserve.
From the moment you get in touch with First Contact Fire and Security for a free quote, to the minute they finish showing you how to operate your CCTV cameras, your security is their highest priority. Click here to request your no obligation quotation and don’t forget to take advantage of the maintenance and emergency call out services that are available on all of their security cameras.
