Residents of Peebles are now a happy lot after a significant reduction in crime and vandalism after a mobile security camera was installed at School Brae. Expressing his delight, Lawrie Hayworth, the Peebles Community Trust chairperson revealed that the CCTV had played a significant role in improving good behaviour. This comes as Council officers, through ...
The lead police officer investigating allegations concerning patient abuse at County Antrim’s Muckamore Abbey Hospital has confirmed the existence of CCTV footage revealing 1,500 crimes taking place in the hospital’s psychiatric intensive care unit. The incidents took place over a six-month period between 2017 and 2018, with more than 50 reported assaults by staff on ...
Time to enforce a clear and transparent system to help animal welfare Dog and cat breeders who make money from selling puppies and kittens are still not being regulated well enough under new laws, says one UK security firm. Camera and security experts CCTV.co.uk have called for all puppy and kitten farms in the country ...
China ranks as the country with the highest number of surveillance systems in the world, at an estimate of 200 million cameras. Such a figure amounts to approximately 1 camera for every 7 people. The cameras use artificial intelligence and facial recognition to capture information about citizens. A single image will predict your age, ethnicity ...
The UK is one of the most monitored countries in the world. According to latest figures, there are approximately 1.85 million CCTV cameras watching over the UK, which equates to one camera for every 32 people. The number of cameras varies from one area to another depending on the crime rates, and as to be ...
Do you ever get the feeling that you’re being watched? In a majority of places, you are. Most private businesses have CCTV cameras, recording every customer that walks through the door, and they’re becoming increasingly popular with homeowners for home security as well. When you’re out and about, you’re likely to pass dozens – if ...
CCTV, or closed-circuit television, is being relied upon more and more by professionals attempting to fight crime. The footage they record can be incredibly useful during a criminal investigation, and cameras can also serve as a deterrent when they are visible in public places. Some low-level crimes can seem to be “not worth the risk” ...
Allowing worried families access to CCTV could help prevent cases such as Whorlton Hall from happening again. Thanks to the excellent undercover journalism by programmes including BBC Panorama, we have all become aware of the harrowing abuse suffered by residents in a small number of care homes in the UK. Tragic cases of abuse such ...
Security is a major issue for homeowners, as nobody wants to obtain things only to be deprived by a smart neighbourhood thief.
If your Birmingham-based business or store isn’t currently protected by professionally installed CCTV cameras, you’re taking an unnecessary gamble with your business’ safety. A CCTV camera system may seem like a large investment, but when you consider the benefits, it makes it not only a bargain but a business essential.
Close Circuit Television (CCTV) Cameras are cameras that are installed in places where monitoring of security and conduct of people is necessary. Common places where these devices are used include; residential buildings, business premises, offices, and streets. The cameras transmit motion and still images to a screen in a control room where authorised persons can ...
We live increasingly in a digital world where technology advances faster than ever. This is particularly true of surveillance technology. National governments are driving the rapid growth of this area, as they seek to monitor their citizens more effectively, often in the interests of security. The commercial sector has also been quick to adopt this ...
The number of security cameras in the capital is set to reach 627,000 in 2019, and could top 1m cameras in 2025 according to new research. The research undertaken by CCTV.co.uk shows that the number of CCTV cameras in London will hit an all-time high this year. This record-breaking number is the equivalent of one ...
Burglaries are constantly in the news and it can be a big concern when you hear about a burglary that has occurred close to your own home or to a neighbour.
There has been an uproar this week as more and more people find they are being monitored by the new-tech of Facial Recognition. In a nut shell, the CCTV camera runs software which can monitor, detect and match faces on the Police database. While us normal law abiding citizens have nothing to worry about, plenty ...
