When and where should it be used?
Security and surveillance are the most accepted applications for CCTV systems. With the use of CCTV, managers and supervisors can control risks and minimise costs efficiently and with the minimum of disruption.
Security applications
As well as acting as an effective deterrent, CCTV helps managers to monitor:
■Access to secure areas
■Unauthorised activities
■Theft or criminal damage
■Personal safety
Surveillance applications
CCTV has many applications in public safety:
■Traffic control
■Alarm Verification
■Crowd control
■Insurance claim assessment
■Public access
■Staff control
■Car park security
■Shopping precinct security
■Industrial process control
Benefits
CCTV offers increased efficiency and the faster detection of problems. As a result, its benefits include:
■Reduced security running costs
■Faster response to problems
■Increased peace of mind
■Simplicity and reliability
■Improved quality of environment for owners, operators and the public
■Easier identification of suspects
■Increased management control
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