Where Should I Install Security Cameras?

Posted by Tektronixllc on October 4th, 2019

CCTV security cameras are a powerful deterrent. They have a strong impact on potential criminals, or merely nuisance creators. Their strength lies in their visibility.

The more conspicuous these cameras, the more likely people are to behave themselves. The awareness that you are being watched makes a huge difference in a person's behaviour.

Besides deterrence, CCTV cameras fulfil another useful purpose. They are helpful in investigations of a crime or an accident. Therefore it is essential to install these cameras in those locations where they help in crime prevention without compromising on the review-ability of investigators.

The locations can vary with your particular requirements and security concerns. This posts suggests three locations, where installation of CCTV cameras will be most effective.

Entrances and Exits

There is no better place than an entrance or an exit to capture facial images and recordings of visitors. Cameras installed at these places send a powerful message to potential perpetrators of any criminal activity. The images captured at these places are clearer and it makes things easier for investigators to identify suspects quickly.

Before anyone rushes to move their cameras, a word of caution is needed here. There is a sudden change in the amount of light falling on a camera lens when a door is opened or closed. If you do not take precautions, you will miss faces as the cameras will only record bright or dark spots. Install cameras near doors, but at a place where sudden changes in the intensity of light will not interfere with the cameras' operations.

A clever trick is to place cameras near a bright screen close to entrance and exit. Visitors will be drawn to the screen, giving you perfect facial images.

Target Areas

Candies, books, and clothes are usually not the targets for criminals on a heist. They go straight toward cash drawers, safes, and jewellery cases. Therefore it is a good idea to install cameras focused on these target areas.

Here it is not necessary to capture the image of the perpetrator. Though counter intuitive, there are two advantages of this approach. First, the presence of a camera will cause a criminal to rethink his plans. Second, it helps the police in their investigation. The investigators will be able to gauge the scale of crime through well placed cameras.

Secluded Areas

Back alleys, parking lots and the area below staircases are useful locations to install security cameras. These are places that are relatively calm and secluded. This relative seclusion gives potential criminals the perfect opportunity to commit a crime. You can prevent this with a camera. A lens glaring at a would-be perpetrator will make them think twice before committing any criminal act.

To conclude, it is fair to say that entrance doors, exits, target and secluded areas are effective locations to install security cameras.

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