SSAIB Approved Installer - CCTV
CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS
Many of the large number of CCTV installations being caried out are a little dubious to say the least! There is a lack of standards and false claims are commonplace. The problem is that CCTV is a far more complex subject than many realise. There is no easy 'one fits all' solution.
The difference between different images might not be apparent at first glance. However, the devil is in the detail and closer scrutiny will reveal the difference with a good detailed image being vital for recognition or identification of the subject.
It is devastating to have CCTV installed and record an incident which is of no use to the police as the images do not clearly identify those involved resulting in no further action being taken. You might know who is involved but the main purpose of CCTV is to prove it.
Our approach is to assess the needs and discuss the expectations. A site survey is then carried out and a detailed specification provided which indicates the design purpose for each camera. We also have to consider the implications of the Data Protection Act. For example, it is not permissable to record sound under normal circumstances. The systems we specify are to the standard required where CCTV is a condition for licensing purposes.
We carry out a survey and provide a detailed specification and quotation without charge.
Design purpose for cameras are to provide;
Prescence. Easy to acheive but of limited use when depending on recordings where at best, the time of an incident can be verified.
Recognition. Persons or vehicles can be recognized if they are known to you. Often, where identification is achieved at an entrance for example, recognition from other images can be sufficient to provide evidence for an incident.
Identification. Can be difficult to achieve but essential for a prosecution to take place.
If a CCTV System does not meet its objectives, it is not 'cheap', just an expensive toy. Some companies sell CCTV, systems based on 'what's in the kit' while others provide security.
We can offer the following;
Conventional and IP Based Systems
- Colour & Colour/Monochrome Cameras
- Internal & External
- Pan, Tilt and Zoom Cameras
- Speed Dome Cameras
- IR LED Lighting (monochrome images)
- White Light LED Lighting (colour images)
- Digital Recording
- Networkable
- Remote Viewing over the Internet
- Remote Monitoring (Central Station)
- Vehicle Number Plate Recognition Cameras
- Vehicle number Plate Recognition Database Systems
- Fully Comprehensive Maintenance
Professional Systems
The word 'professional' is all too frequently mis-used when selling and describing CCTV equipment. For example, many large stores sell CCTV kits which they describe as for professional use suitable for domestic and commercial use. If they really believe this, why do they spend vast amounts of money for 'proper' systems to be installed at their stores by professional security companies?
The answer is quite simple. They need to minimise their losses from theft and provide added protection for their staff by deterring abuse and attacks. They know (as do the regular offenders) that high quality images are required for a successful prosecution.