11th May 2022
Over the past two years, the national lockdowns have caused a dramatic reduction in thefts throughout the UK. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that the year ending September 2021 saw an 18% decrease in thefts from the year ending September 2019. However, police have warned that incidents of theft are expected to rise now that COVID restrictions have been lifted. Various studies have shown that installing CCTV in your home or business is one of the most effective ways to protect your home against theft. In this article, we explore how CCTV can improve your security. Deterrent The…
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9th March 2022
As technology continues to improve, so too does our security. The past three decades have seen a dramatic improvement in domestic and commercial security, thanks to breakthrough innovations such as CCTV, wireless alarm systems and more. 2022 is set to take security to the next level, thanks to the latest developments in CCTV technology. Discover what’s in store this year with this month’s article. Integrated hardware Security panels aren’t new, but this year many of the big security companies are developing CCTV hardware that blends seamlessly into the home. You’ll be able to keep track of what’s going on outside your…
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11th June 2019
The security of your commercial or personal property is of the utmost importance, and you need to be able to monitor your premises in both the day and night to ensure its safety. The choice of your security camera is an integral part of this and so we have some tips to help with your decision. What to look for in a night time security camera: One of the things you need to consider when choosing your security camera is making sure it is high resolution, at least 1080p or above. Another important quality for a night time security camera is…
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16th October 2017
Have you ever stopped to wonder how many cameras have recorded your movements, on any given trip to the shop, day out, or journey around your home area and within our capital city, London? Well, we’re here to tell you just how many CCTV cameras there are in London, why there are so many and offer up some statistics that may surprise you. How many CCTV cameras in London? It is estimated that there are 500,000 CCTV cameras dotted around London. You may be asking yourself why so many? But due to criminal activity and CCTV Legal Requirements, many businesses invest…
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1st July 2017
This month with Caught on Camera we’ll be explaining the law surrounding CCTV in the UK. CCTV Laws Explained We want to ensure that our customers understand the procedures that must be followed when installing a CCTV camera and the laws they must abide by. In this article, you will find the answers to: Contents When do I Need to Follow the Data Protection Act? CCTV Filming Being a CCTV Operator When is CCTV Footage OK to Hand Over? How Long Should I Hold on to Footage? CCTV at Home Using CCTV Responsibly What Should I Do if I Capture Images…
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6th June 2017
It can be hard understanding the problems that occur with your CCTV, which is why our friendly team have put together a guide to help you to fix the issues. 1. Verify camera power and connection Sometimes a problem can be as simple as a disconnected lead and it might even be that the network is currently down. Internet protocol (IP) cameras generally have LED indicators that are used for transmitting data across to the network but this might be hidden inside the camera. If the LEDs on the camera are not lighting up, you should check to see if the…
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