Many people have expressed concerns over the years regarding HD CCTV camera systems. It becomes particularly contentious when the system installed is in a public area. However we have yet to meet a person who has been a victim of crime and has been able to recover their goods or receive justice in a court of law who is not expressly grateful that CCTV cameras were installed in the first place. Modern regulation ensures that CCTV cameras cannot be used to snoop, in fact heavy fines can be imposed if anyone is found to be using CCTV inappropriately. Of course the introduction of HD CCTV systems means that the ability to gain enhanced evidence is vastly improved. HD CCTV is an immensely powerful tool.
It is because HD CCTV has become so powerful that many a business is installing it. However if HD CCTV is deployed it is important to do so responsibly and inform customers and members of staff of its existence and what it is being used for. This way you will gain their trust and cooperation. If you wish to install CCTV, you should have a clear reason for installing the system, such as a recent increase in thefts or areas of your premises which may be vulnerable to health and safety infringements or accidents. Having a clear motive for using a system ensures that you are using the HD CCTV properly, and transparency with customers and members of staff means that all involved can understand the reasons and benefits of HD CCTV. Your HD CCTV system should be used with the principal aim of monitoring your premises and keeping all on site safe.
An important point to remember is that an HD CCTV system must have a record of where and how the information is recorded and stored. Keep it safe and only store what you need. Do not ever store images over 28 days unless you have very good reason for this. The very best HD CCTV system will enable the user to retrieve images quickly and efficiently without having to trawl through lots of useless information. Recording on motion reduces search time and means you are more likely to find the information you are searching for. Most users of HD CCTV find they have had great success with the HD CCTV footage and it’s a real aid in investigating incidents that have occurred on their site.
It’s great to hear people praise CCTV systems these days instead of the perennial moaning we are used to about how images are not fit for purpose. HD CCTV is here and now making a huge difference