Your outdated security system could be quietly causing problems that you’re not even aware of.
Footage Is Too Blurry to Use
Your CCTV is too grainy to read number plates and identify individuals. Most old CCTV systems are unable to provide sufficient quality images to help insurance companies and police with investigations.
Blind Spots Have Appeared
The layout of your premises is likely to change from time to time. Additional partitions, racking, signage and extended car parks are just a few of the reasons that previously covered areas can suddenly become uncovered. Make sure all entry points and areas of higher risk are still visible on all cameras.
Cameras Drop Offline or Lose Night Vision
Occasional minor technical issues are not unusual; however persistent problems of this nature indicate that older CCTV systems may not always be relied upon to perform when needed.
Storage Runs Out Too Early
The ICC guidance for businesses in Worcester for CCTV and data retention sets out how long footage should be kept. If your CCTV recorder deletes the footage before the required time has passed then the capacity of the storage must be increased.
No Remote Viewing or Alerts
This level of control, and security, is now available on the latest range of CCTV systems. If your current CCTV installation doesn’t allow you to view live pictures from your iPhone, for example, then it’s probably time to consider upgrading your security to a more modern system. APM Fire offers a full range of CCTV Worcester installations with monitoring services.
If any of these points strike a chord, it would be wise to get a security assessment carried out before a coverage gap develops into a problem.