Getting Maximum Value From CCTV
Because you are reading this, you have an interest in CCTV, have you, like us asked yourself, "Why are so many CCTV images that I see on TV and in news papers so awful?" We can tell you why.
By invitation we run workshops at ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers) conferences presenting to hundreds of police officers, they ask the very same question many state that CCTV images on collection, if they can be down loaded at all, are often a waste of valuable time.
Why is this? The answer, if you want to know, is simple enough.
As the only company in England and Wales working within the CCTV industry who have been able to obtain ACPO - Secure By Design accreditation. Therefore the only company that can test CCTV systems and as appropriate issue Secured By Design certificate as evidence that the images produced are fit for purpose.
Poor images are more often than not, the result of equipment poorly positioned, poorly set up and poorly maintained.
The number one reason for this is simple, hardly anyone we meet operating CCTV has got a properly constructed Operational Requirement document as recommended by the UK Home Office and BS EN 50132-7 to which the CCTV system should have been planned and installed to meet.
The number two reason for poor images, is that CCTV systems are rarely if ever independently objectively tested. NO! "It was tested when it was installed" often comes the retort. OK! Against what we have to ask? Show us the Operational Requirement documentation, you do have this for each camera in your system don't you? The answer invariable is. "No we don't".
The CCTV experts, who we know well through our work, over at the Home Office Scientific Development Branch will tell you, "Not having a Operational Requirement is regarded as an instant failure by any standard test of any CCTV system" There you have it from the horses mouth, so to speak.
Now ask you're self. Do I have an Operational Requirement document for the cameras in my system? if not why not? And how much is this costing you?
So what do we at CCTV IN FOCUS do and how do we do it?
Our clients use us to help them put in place Operational Requirement documents were there are none. We help design Operational Requirements for new system to maximise capability at affordable costs. To test and audit their CCTV systems new or old, because it makes financial sense. Our clients have saved money on new installations and upgrades, reduced running cost on existing installations and the best bit at no time compromised the operational requirement of the CCTV system. To discover how our services would benefit you read some of our testimonials and case studies, mouse over and click. Or just pick up the phone and talk to us +44(0)1279 212121 Or Email: info@cctvinfocus.com
"Many acts of crime, fraud and theft could be prevented or curtailed- and more criminals could be successfully prosecuted - if CCTV performed effectively. Frankly, most CCTV footage isn't up to the job."
Statement from BT Redcare
