Closed circuit television also known as CCTV has been around for a good number of years, but over the last ten years or so there have been some drastic improvements to the systems available to the public and also a huge drop in price. Historically it was often only the rich and famous that had good quality CCTV systems, but with the option of picking individual cameras up for less than £60, many members of the public now own one or two. CCTV systems vary hugely from the low cost IP cameras to a fully integrated CCTV and alarm system.... Read More »

The need for CCTV systems is rising in the UK with the majority of home owners installing systems to monitor and protect their property. With this increase demand for CCTV it’s important to bear in mind that where you put your cameras and how you use them could affect your neighbours as well as passers-by and as such you have a responsibility to use your equipment responsibly. Things to consider: Check the scope that your cameras cover, if the scope looks out onto a neighbour’s property then it’s important to try to reduce this as much as possible to limit... Read More »

If you use your vehicle for work then there is a good chance that you may transport goods, equipment and tools in it to and from places of work. Firstly you need to ensure that your vehicle is as secure as possible and this can be done in a number of ways. If your vehicle is a van then blacking out rear windows or installing board behind the windows can be the first way to prevent a breaking. Thieves do not want to waste time and risk breaking in to vehicles that do not contain items of much value so... Read More »

With the dark nights drawing closer and closer it is important to ensure that you home is secure throughout the winter months. Although not all break ins happen at night, the majority of them are carried out when it is dark. Simply installing security lighting outside your home can be enough to put off potential burglars and keep your home safe. If you can also install CCTV then this may record any suspicious activity as often burglars will come to scope out a property before they carry out the break in. If you are having CCTV ensure that it has... Read More »

CCTV is used in a number of places now for security reasons. It can also be used for monitoring such as in a babies room or in the entrance to a building. CCTV is used by individuals, businesses and also by the police and local councils. It can be very handy in catching criminals in the act or even enough of a deterrent to put them off in the first place. CCTV has been around for a number of years, but recently the picture quality and ease of access has improved drastically. Also the price of a CCTV system is... Read More »