Are computer video surveillance system a good deterrent?
Feb.08, 2010 in
Gadgets
I was wondering if wireless computer video monitoring system a good deterrent against buglers who are non-violent?
Would seeing a video system set up in my front door, back door etc. be a deterrent?
For deterrence should it be clearly visible?
I figure if the cameras were hidden it would not act as a deterrence.
February 8th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
You are correct that hidden security is useless as a deterrent.
If the cameras are real, they would deter most non-violent criminals. They are only interested in taking your belongings and not getting caught. The last thing they want is to be on camera.
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February 8th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Make the Dummy cameras Visible but make the Real ones Invisible; Put it at a strategic hidden place. If they foil the camera they would likely foil the fake and not the real so that you can catch em on cctv!!
February 8th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Only if the crooks know that is there…and is install such way the the criminal element can’t attack it and reach so they can do what they want to do.