There was a time when only large corporations and the super-rich could afford a CCTV system to protect their property. However, over the past ten years the costs have reduced dramatically making CCTV a viable option in homes and in small to medium business security applications.

There are a wide range of benefits in having a CCTV system installed. In the home, it can be used to keep an eye on children, monitor the attendance and behaviour of tradespeople, and even to check on the house when on holiday. For businesses, the applications still revolve around crime prevention, such as stopping employee theft, providing safe areas for staff at night, and monitoring stock and capital equipment.

The Identification Deterrent
The main function of CCTV security is the ability to record a crime in action and to identify the perpetrator. This can greatly assist in any subsequent prosecution. However, the real power of CCTV is not what it does or can do but the threat it poses. If someone knows that their actions are being monitored and recorded they are less likely to commit the crime.

This is the identification deterrent. It is so powerful a concept that when CCTV systems were prohibitively expensive, the cheap alternative was a dummy camera acting as a form of scarecrow. Fortunately, these days consumers can afford a live 24/7 system instead of merely a scarecrow.

Feeling safe and secure is important, especially in the home. If you are considering a CCTV system for your home or business, it is essential that you consult security professionals. A camera in the wrong location can miss all the action should an event occur and a poor quality system may be a deterrent but will render unusable images. A security consultant can help you to find the right CCTV system and ensure an installation that will achieve the best possible results.