CCTV Is Modern Property Protection

CCTV (closed circuit television) systems can protect your property cheaper and easier than a manned security service. The CCTV systems when combined with motion detection, the Internet and central station monitoring can provide all of the property protection that is required.

Many modern CCTV cameras have motion detectors built into them. If multiple cameras are utilized at a facility, the multiplexer / DVR will have a motion detection system built into it. This motion detection can be customized for the area of view of each camera on the site. The motion detector whether in the camera or in the multiplexer has an output that can create an alarm state. This alarm state can either enable the DVR to record or can transmit a signal to a central station.

The central station that is monitoring the site that the cameras are located at can view the images from the camera that went into alarm. This ability to see what the camera is seeing enables the staff at the central station to either contact the local law enforcement department or if there is no threat to the property (wildlife for example) ignore the alarm.

Advances in technology have enabled the property owner to install CCTV systems on their property and eliminate the need for a security staff. The combination of cameras, Internet and motion detection allow for 24/7 surveillance of the property. The cost of installing the CCTV system and the monthly charge for the central station services provide a return on investment that is recovered in 12 months in most cases.

When the safety of property is entrusted security guards or security services there is always the possibility of human failure or inattention. Security guards when patrolling a property generally make their patrols within set time frames. When the security staff is not present the property is unattended. A CCTV system is always awake and always viewing the areas of the property that they are directed to.