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More and more people are starting to invest in CCTV cameras, both for domestic and commercial use. They help protect homes and businesses from criminal activity, as well as inadvertently recording other occurrences, such as road traffic collisions, for example. There’s no doubting that CCTV cameras are incredibly useful and worth investing the time and money in. However, there are legalities which must be adhered to with regards to recording and obtaining CCTV images. We’re here to explain them to you.     Can I install CCTV at home? The short answer to this is yes, you have the right to…

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CCTV cameras are a common feature of modern-day society in London, from airports and shops to car parks and busy streets, monitoring people’s movements in the fight against crime. One such area where security cameras are in abundance is throughout the sprawling London Underground network, where they are positioned on platforms, in corridors, across ticket offices and entrances, as well as inside the trains themselves. There is a total of 15,516 CCTV Cameras in the London Underground An article from The Guardian from 2011 claimed that there is a CCTV camera for every 32 people across the UK, and that ratio is…

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As a highly effective component in any crime prevention equipment setup, closed circuit television systems are in place throughout London with the aim of increasing security. CCTV Benefits for London While alarms act as a visual and audible deterrent to both prevent crime and halt a criminal act in progress, CCTV adds another layer of dissuasion. By altering a criminal’s perceptions regarding their chances of being captured after committing an offence, having with CCTV in operation categorically lowers illegal activity in areas covered by surveillance cameras than those that aren’t. This is especially pertinent in some parts of London, where crime…

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There are a number of steps you can take to increase the level of security at your home, from alarms to access systems, keeping away opportunistic and professional thieves alike. CCTV is another such method for protecting your property – a particularly effective one at that. Being able to monitor your home brings a number of benefits, both as a deterrent to crime and as a method of collecting evidence should a crime take place. Residential CCTV While once thought of as the keep of commercial properties or big warehouses and industrial parks, CCTV has become more and more of a…

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There’s no denying the impact that smartphone technology has had on our daily operations. With instant communication, high-quality photography and Internet connectivity in our pockets now considered the norm – not to mention the hundreds of intricately designed apps that aim to make our lives easier. While some uses for mobile phones and tablets may be trivial, from time-killing games to TV listings, others provide convenience and even security. CCTV monitoring certainly falls into the latter camp. Remote monitoring of security systems has long been possible, but it is relatively recently that the ability to carry your monitoring device around with…

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Closed circuit television (CCTV) systems have long been in place at businesses and homes across the UK, protecting premises by acting both as a visible deterrent and as a tool for police in apprehending criminals. CCTV systems obviously has their advantages, but they also have limitations. From the inflexible storage and monitoring of the footage, to the complex installation process, CCTV can present a number of issues. Luckily, technology has developed to work around this, with the last decade or so seeing the rise of IP camera systems that offer a range of benefits over traditional analogue CCTV.   What is an IP…

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CCTV has become part of the backdrop of the modern British landscape, protecting businesses and homes while providing police forces and security companies with a vital tool for both deterring and solving crime.   CCTV in London Introduced in the late 1970s, Closed Circuit Television was initially the keep of high profile premises that were likely to be targeted by criminals, such as banks and high-end retail buildings. Bulky and expensive, they became synonymous with blurry, low quality images seen on news reports and crime-based programming. Developments in the technology saw a huge increase in CCTV use for all forms of…

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If you are operating a business in London, no matter how big or small, protecting it is always at the forefront of your mind. On that basis alone, the importance of installing CCTV cannot be overstated. However, in addition to security, there are several other reasons why CCTV can be of great value to your business. Many business owners put off the installation of surveillance equipment primarily through the fear of high costs or complicated operating procedures, when in actual fact, CCTV is both affordable and simple to operate. In addition, the benefits provided make it extremely cost-effective.   Tackling Crime…