6 Tips on How You Can Operate CCTV Systems

Are you installing a CCTV system at your home and know how to operate it? Most of the people nowadays understand how important it is to protect their properties and belongings. It is obvious that you will not be at home all the time. This is the reason why the CCTV comes handy, which enables you to monitor your house on a regular basis. Most of the burglars will go for the easy way out of any situation. They often avoid the properties with CCTV. It is important that you have a basic idea on how to operate the system and it can only protect you when working properly.

Here are some important tips, which will help you with the standard operating procedure of CCTV systems:

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#1. System installation 

The cameras can be installed on the outer and the inner parts of the building in non- instructional areas. All the cameras are adjusted so that their field of view will only capture areas that are important and will not disturb the privacy of the neighbors. Cameras will not be installed in areas where there is heightened expectation of privacy like washrooms, etc. All the consoles of the CCTV system will be in a secure place.

#2. System access

Access to the CCTV system is not shared with anyone. It is designated to some users only and will be controlled by means of secured authentication process. All the users who have the permission to access the CCTV will need to sign a copy of a document or file, which has all the operating guidelines. The whole system of CCTV will be protected with the internet by residing behind a firewall.

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#3. System use

One important reason to use CCTV is to help ensure a safe, effective, and learning environment. They are used to protect the property against theft and other unlawful activities. They are used in almost all the places nowadays may it the traffic signals or a company where you want to monitor all the activities. They are an important security system at the places like banks, ATMs, etc.

#4. Data retention

The whole system of CCTV will be configured in such a way that it records continuously and re-write the old data on a rotational basis. If you want any of the footage to be secured for future review, it is recommended that you download them within two weeks of the incident. There are chances that you might lose on the footage if you are downloading them after two weeks. All the storage media containing the CCTV footage will be stored in a secure location. In case, any of the data is no more important, the storage media will destroy it.

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#5. Notification and signage

All the sites where the CCTV systems are placed will have the signage. They can be placed in multiple locations such as the lobbies and the entrances. They will give you the warning that the place is under CCTV surveillance and provide the contact information. It is important that people know that the cameras monitor them. This is helpful when you have cameras at your home and you put a signage. Burglars and other thieves will not commit any crime.

#6. Footage release

In case, any external party requests any footage, the designated person will have to authorize the release of the footages. The person who is receiving the footages should also sign and all the contact information should be taken.

You can go through the guide, which you get with the CCTV system, which will help you more on how to operate the system.