The use of IP CCTV provides a lot of benefits especially in crime prevention and public safety. It helps in the reduction of crimes and maintenance of peace and order in the community. It gives individuals a feeling of security. Likewise, its positive effects have been beneficial to everyone. Closed circuit cameras or video surveillance is a device that transmits a signal to a place with audio and video footages as output, which can be seen in a monitor or any screen that is connected to the circuit. These can be accessed almost everywhere. Technology permits access to mobile phones and tablets that act as an extension.
Some criminals have thought twice before pursuing their crimes upon the sight of CCTV cameras. Monitoring of businesses and family homes has never been this easy. Sometimes, they need not to employ security guards or civilians to look out for their properties. All they need are CCTV cameras to monitor everything that’s going on within the perimeter. There are times when CCTV footages are presented in court and have been concrete evidence that leads to fair and reasonable settlements. Fraudulent claims are being denied because CCTV footages can’t be forged especially for CCTV outputs that have high resolution. Modern security cameras are able to send advanced messages in the event of suspicious activities. In that way, the owner can take precautionary measures even while he’s away. The thieves no longer pursue their plans because they might get caught in the CCTV.
Although CCTV cameras have a good effect in the community, some people feel that these cameras are invading their privacy and give other people a false sense of security. Women complain about the presence of cameras inside toilets and changing rooms because they feel that someone is watching over them while changing clothes. Information from CCTVs can also be a subject of potential wiretapping. Because everything is recorded, other pertinent information can be seen and heard in the background. CCTV can also compromise safety if installed in a place where there is a threat like riots and strikes. The users may also experience technical barriers in the installation of CCTV in their own homes prompting them to hire technicians, which results to additional expense on top of the costly CCTV machines and wires.
There are other countries that reduce the number of neighbourhood patrollers because of the presence of CCTV in their areas. The neighbourhood patrollers report that it is still safer if there is a presence of police officers patrolling the area because they are able to act immediately on the scene of the crime. Another disadvantage of CCTV camera is the limited view it provides. It would be costly if they are going to install cameras in all corners of their homes or establishments. If computer and secured websites can be hacked, then there is also a big chance that hackers can penetrate CCTV cameras and various amount of information can be extracted from it.
While it is true that CCTVs have advantages, there are also disadvantages to using it. Hence, it is up to the user on how to maximise its advantages and to address the disadvantages.
Some criminals have thought twice before pursuing their crimes upon the sight of CCTV cameras. Monitoring of businesses and family homes has never been this easy. Sometimes, they need not to employ security guards or civilians to look out for their properties. All they need are CCTV cameras to monitor everything that’s going on within the perimeter. There are times when CCTV footages are presented in court and have been concrete evidence that leads to fair and reasonable settlements. Fraudulent claims are being denied because CCTV footages can’t be forged especially for CCTV outputs that have high resolution. Modern security cameras are able to send advanced messages in the event of suspicious activities. In that way, the owner can take precautionary measures even while he’s away. The thieves no longer pursue their plans because they might get caught in the CCTV.
Although CCTV cameras have a good effect in the community, some people feel that these cameras are invading their privacy and give other people a false sense of security. Women complain about the presence of cameras inside toilets and changing rooms because they feel that someone is watching over them while changing clothes. Information from CCTVs can also be a subject of potential wiretapping. Because everything is recorded, other pertinent information can be seen and heard in the background. CCTV can also compromise safety if installed in a place where there is a threat like riots and strikes. The users may also experience technical barriers in the installation of CCTV in their own homes prompting them to hire technicians, which results to additional expense on top of the costly CCTV machines and wires.
There are other countries that reduce the number of neighbourhood patrollers because of the presence of CCTV in their areas. The neighbourhood patrollers report that it is still safer if there is a presence of police officers patrolling the area because they are able to act immediately on the scene of the crime. Another disadvantage of CCTV camera is the limited view it provides. It would be costly if they are going to install cameras in all corners of their homes or establishments. If computer and secured websites can be hacked, then there is also a big chance that hackers can penetrate CCTV cameras and various amount of information can be extracted from it.
While it is true that CCTVs have advantages, there are also disadvantages to using it. Hence, it is up to the user on how to maximise its advantages and to address the disadvantages.