Installing a CCTV system is one of the best possible ways to protect your home against burglary and other property crimes.
Most criminals are opportunists looking for easy targets that present the least resistance and risk of being caught.
For this reason, most burglars will take one look at a property with a visible CCTV system installed, decide it isn’t worth the effort and move on elsewhere.
However, not all CCTV systems are as effective as others and here at Central FS, we have used our years of security experience to create this guide to the simplest ways that you can maximise the deterrent role of your CCTV cameras.
1. Increase visibility
Evidence has shown that the visible presence of CCTV cameras will deter many burglars from attempting to target your property.
This is only possible, however, if they are aware that you have a system in place, so you should ensure that your cameras are clearly visible from the front of your property whilst still being installed out of reach of potential criminals to avoid tampering.
High up on the garage wall, your porch, or above your front door are all locations that are hard to miss when approaching your property and provide a suitable platform for your CCTV cameras.
When you install a CCTV system with a professional security firm, they will use their years of experience to advise on the most effective spots to place your cameras where they have the best chance of deterring intruders.
2. Install Signs
In some circumstances, the mere idea of a CCTV system being a possibility is enough o make burglars decide to move on from your property.
Visible signs on the entrance to your property broadcasting the existence of security cameras are a great way to make sure that criminals target your property simply because they don’t notice your cameras themselves.
3. Lights and Alarms
Letting a possible burglar know that they are being observed using motion detection technology is a great way to increase the chances that CCTV will deter them from attempting to enter your home for fear of being identified.
Many of the latest CCTV camera systems have spotlights or sirens built-in that when activated through smart intruder detection technology will provide an active deterrent to criminals.
Some domestic CCTV systems will shine a spotlight on anyone within its range or sound an alarm, making it clear to the target individual that they are under watch.
An alarm can also help to alert neighbours to an ongoing incident if your home is temporarily unoccupied who may be able to alert the police and even if criminals are not deterred from attempting to burgle your property there is a higher risk of them being caught in the act.
4. Night Vision and HD video
No matter what you do to make your CCTV a more effective deterrent, it is impossible to eliminate the chances of a burglar targeting your property.
For this reason, it is essential that you install a system that has the best chance of being able to identify individuals involved in the crime, to help track down and convict them after the event.
Only high quality CCTV footage that is time dated can be used as evidence in a court of law so it is vital that you use a respected and qualified professional company to install your CCTV whose cameras will meet the required standards.
Night vision is also key to effective video security as the majority of burglaries take place between the hours of 10pm and 3am.
5. Long-Lasting
The Scottish weather is notoriously unpredictable and the last thing you want is for a burglar to get away undetected as your CCTV was taken out of action by wind, rain, or snow.
You should always ensure that whatever CCTV system you install on your property is well suited to withstand whatever the elements throw at it 365 days of the year.
At Central FS our security experts will install our industry leading, highly durable, CCTV cameras in such a way that you can be assured of year-round protection and performance.
If extreme weather conditions do somehow cause an issue, we will be on hand to provide fast-response maintenance and repair services.
Contact Central FS Today
If you are serious about home security want to effectively deter criminals from targeting your home, contact Central FS for more information about our industry leading CCTV systems in the Glasgow area on 0141 530 1244, or info@centralfs.co.uk.
When you choose to have your security cameras installed with us, our expert technicians will utilise the latest in CCTV technology to help create a bespoke cost-effective solution that will provide maximum security for your home.