Many businesses today have CCTV, taking advantage of technological developments such as cloud computing and the internet to boost their capabilities. In addition to security, CCTV may also be used for marketing and HR purposes. To get the most out of your CCTV, it is important to install it to its maximum efficacy.
Consider where to place the cameras
You will want to install cameras in a place where they can easily capture the areas you want them to survey. Areas such as corners may create blind spots, which will limit the scope of the camera. If you are not sure where to put your cameras, it is worth discussing it with an installer. An internet search will produce companies in your area; for example, an internet search for CCTV Worcester will produce results for companies such as APM Fire and Security.
Lighting
Make sure the lighting in the area under surveillance is sufficient to be able to pick up details. If, for example, your premises are burgled, the CCTV will only be helpful if the cameras have been able to pick up identifying facial features. If the light is insufficient, you may like to consider night-vision CCTV.
Entry points
Think about where a burglar might enter when considering your CCTV as part of burglar-proofing your business. The front door is an obvious one, but also consider more hidden entry points such as back doors, windows, and basements.
Hide cables
Obvious cables can easily be cut, making your CCTV system worthless in the event of a crime. By hiding and protecting your cables, you can avoid this happening. Another option is to use wireless technology, but this can be an expensive option. It is also not completely safe, as it could be ‘cut’ or tampered with through hacking.
Information retrieval
You will need to have somewhere to send the information the CCTV gathers, so make sure you have sufficient hard drive or cloud storage. If this is needed, you will also need to know how to retrieve it.
