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 ...
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.
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 ...
We all know of the impact of GDPR and Privacy Laws on our daily lives, it seems in Didcot those same laws are causing a headache for Police. After a bike theft from Didcot’s Orchard Gate Centre, the Police asked the centre management for footage of the crime but this was refused. Mr Ellis who’s ...
Busy Aberdeen area George Street has become a hot bed of crime, and locals are calling for more cameras to monitor the street to assist Police patrols in the area. (above) Union Street above, has had extra CCTV cameras installed to help with crime. “We have been calling for this for years since CCTV was ...
It has been reported that the Scottish Borders CCTV system has been allowed to fall into disrepair meaning 19 of the 70 cameras are currently not working correctly. There has been calls to find out why it’s been allowed to happen and the steps being put in place to repair the broken cameras. Tweeddale East ...
The iconic train The Flying Scotsman has been fitted with a front facing CCTV camera to capture and deter illegal train spotters who have been causing major problems for the train and other trains using the lines before and after. CCTV cameras are to deter and catch the worst trespassers looking to get the best ...
Staffies and French Bulldogs in Yorkshire / North West Areas Top the Most Stolen List Of all the things thieves can take, your beloved dog is one of the hardest to bear. Yet dog theft is on the rise, according to crime statistics from around the UK. Security company CCTV.co.uk want to highlight the risks ...
Immerse yourself into the mind of a burglar as we take a look at ten simple changes you can make to your home that will deter thieves. 1. Visible door locks and window locks The most common points of entry for burglars are front doors, back doors and ground floor windows. Put a visible lock ...
This would seem obvious, wouldn’t it? But there have been cases where people have highlighted privacy issues with CCTV cameras. Put simply, you must make sure any cameras you install are not jeopardising the privacy of anyone else. For example, they shouldn’t point at anything other than your property, driveway, or garden. If they show ...
