The Benefits of Security Cameras in Public Places

Prevent & Protect

Prevention is always better than trying to find a cure afterwards. People feel more comfortable when they know they are in a safe area. CCTV cameras help you feel safe when out and about as they are a deterrent to criminals and those wishing to be involved in anti-social behaviour.

The reason why all shops and shopping centres invest significant amounts of money in security is to provide a safe place for customers and staff to spend time in. An extra level of security will not only monitor behaviour but prove to deter theft in stores.

When it comes to CCTV and vehicles, cameras in carparks and on traffic monitoring using the latest ANPR and surveillance technology will be of huge benefit to the authorities.

Public Safety

Some people may have concerns around privacy. It should be noted that cameras are normally only placed in areas where somebody would not normally expect privacy. Examples would include a busy street in town, a park where public events take place, or perhaps a stretch of road that is extensively used.

These security cameras help the Gardaí and those involved with public safety to keep the general public safe. Crime is unfortunately at a high rate. We could not imagine how high the numbers would climb without these security measures.

Covert CCTV

CCTV cameras are normally made quite visible for a variety of reasons. However, some cameras are designed to be used covertly. This will happen for specific reasons such as tracing or monitoring specific people that are committing crimes in an area. Covert surveillance has been a huge boost for reducing illegal dumping for example. The footage involved being used as evidence in court cases which have resulted in multiples of prosecutions and fines.

Private security companies that monitor crowds at events to preventing petty crime are becoming common place. Those visible cameras are a great deterrent against crime and anti-social activities. It is important that those monitoring the activities are using the most up to date equipment and technology to do an effective job. At TEC Security we work with local authorities, private companies and those charged with providing security for the public. We know having the right systems in place will keep everybody much safer.

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