The value of CCTV?
CCTV, or Closed Circuit Television, is a form of surveillance rather than a barrier against crime. Like lights, CCTV is a deterrent that will hopefully, deter an intruder so that he or she goes to someone else's house to break – in. Unlike lights, CCTV adds recording of events to the deterrent factor, as no self respecting burglar wants to be caught.
There is now a range of CCTV products available for the home, and many of these work in conjunction with a home computer. As with most things in life, you get what you pay for, so to get a system that is worth installing, it is best to go for the higher end of the market if you can.
It is a fairly well known fact however, that often there is a camera present that is not wired to anything, and the security relies on its presence to deter unwanted intruders. However, if you have a large property, or have a number of vulnerable outbuildings, CCTV will at least make a burglar think again before attacking them.
The downside to CCTV is that it is not full proof. Bad positioning of the camera could stop a positive ID on the guy that has just stolen your laptop, or vandalised your garage. This makes the investment, and the effort to install it, pointless.
CCTV does not prevent a crime from occurring. Unlike a good lock, it provides no direct security for the home, and therefore must be used as part of a package rather than a stand alone deterrent.
Of course, someone may break into your home, be captured on camera, which subsequently leads to an arrest and the return of your laptop, which is a satisfying thought.
Locksmith London, feel that a holistic approach to home security is the best idea, as no one feature will make your home as safe as it can be.
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