Whether you run a convenience store, business or simply want to know what is happening around the outside and/or the inside of your home, a CCTV system is a great way to keep an eye on things. Closed circuit television is a television system that monitors and records; primarily for surveillance, security and safety purposes. Its signals are not publicly distributed. CCTV relies on strategic placement of cameras and private observation of the camera’s input on monitors. Many stores today rely on CCTV to assist in keeping a look out for potential shop lifters and other types of internal and external crimes. CCTV can keep view of all areas of the shop or property at all times and is therefore a great deterrent and a tool in capturing criminals in the act.
CCTV: Catching Criminals
Crime seems to always be on the rise. Just recently a group of teens were captured raiding and rioting a Walmart thanks to the store’s CCTV system. Thanks to the handy surveillance, one of the teens has already been brought to justice. Not only is a CCTV great for major shopping stores, malls, strip malls and other large establishments but also smaller retail shops and homes as well. Many home owners install cameras on the outside of their homes to prevent thieves from even thinking about breaking in. If the criminal does not notice the camera or if a covert – hidden camera is installed, their identity may be caught on the digital recording.
CCTV: Crime Prevention
CCTV systems have crime prevention capacity in the right situations. The primary preventative utility is to trigger a perceptual mechanism in a potential offender. It changes the offender’s perception so the offender believes that if they commit a crime, they will most likely be caught. CCTV aims to increase the perceived risk of capture when offenders act in an irrational way. When a potential criminal realizes that they may be on camera, they are less likely to go through with committing crimes. However, there are still criminals that are careless and reckless and will commit a crime regardless of the circumstances. Although CCTV may not prevent all crimes, it can at least provide an unbiased record of what exactly occurred.
CCTV: Detection and Arrest of Offenders
Another great benefit of CCTV is its ability to assist in detection and arrest of offenders. The desire to catch a criminal during the act of a crime is often the main purpose behind the placement of hidden cameras. The recording could lead to convictions and possibly recovery of valuables. When CCTV cameras are visible to the general public, it provides a safer feeling environment and deters most potential offenders. If your store, building, other establishments or home is in need of an extra layer of security and crime prevention, contact Advanced Private Investigator and Security to assist you in making your environment a safer one.
