At Miotechnic Security we install and maintain commercial CCTV surveillance security camera systems as well as home surveillance systems nationwide. We are not concerned about the dystopian reality, because we feel there are positive elements of installing CCTV security cameras in a business or public environment – so long as the systems are well specified and installed and comply with the relevant local and federal legislation requirements.
In Australia, security cameras reassure the public and despite thousands being installed under the control of local authorities, we as the public constantly demand more.
CCTV can provide continuous monitoring and recording if the system is installed by a professional integrator such as ourselves. Police cannot be in all places all the time – but security cameras can, most often capturing images that the human eye cannot see – both day and night. If a suspect is trawling your street or business premises for their next opportunity, the security cameras can show where the suspect has been, and, with technological analytics – ‘scene changes’ can also be captured and alerted.
In public places, commercial CCTV systems can reassure public safety, which is always positive. Consider this: if a CCTV system is used to its full potential, is this money well spent? Are the costs of the cameras proportionate to the problems being faced?
Whilst some people will not want to be watched by ‘Big Brother’ these cameras need not invade our private lives and most do not have audio surveillance. The only disadvantage is that vandals may smash, spray or damage the lenses to prevent any monitoring. It goes without saying that security surveillance cameras will act as a serious deterrent to anyone carrying out illegal activities.
Well specified and installed cameras will give a controlled field of view, but it’s important for privacy and legal compliance to ensure that areas outside of the control of the CCTV owner are not being monitored or recorded. Therefore, it is imperative that any potentially incorrect or invasive monitoring is blocked out for security purposes. At Miotechnic we can advise what products you would need for your commercial CCTV system and would be happy to discuss the full options with you, including 24/7 monitoring and support.