Generally, it is good practice to have high quality CCTV for your business as situations can be unpredictable and often out of your hands as a business owner. You have invested a lot of money into a company, so why not ensure that company stays safe?

CCTV Installation as Visual Deterrents

If a property looks empty it is more likely to attract criminals, however if a business owner has invested in business CCTV installation it works as a deterrent for possible theft and vandalism. During lockdown, Police recorded data shows that in Birmingham commercial properties were targeted every 21 minutes, with a total of 24,801 crimes committed against businesses during 2020. If a criminal notices CCTV on a property they are less likely to commit a crime, however if they do not notice CCTV or simply ignore it, then the chances that they will be caught by the police increases dramatically. The investment of Business CCTV installation will continue to prove profitable after lockdown and restrictions end, staff will feel more comfortable in their work environment and criminal activity such as common vandalism will decline.

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If you are considering business CCTV installation it is vital you go with a trusted company as fraudsters have rocketed due to the current financial climate. At Union CCTV we work with our client’s environments to ensure the best security possible, whether you own a factory, government building or outdoor space. Get in touch with Unison CCTV today for the best security equipment on the market, and expert business CCTV installation.

CCTV is something that has just become a feature of modern life. We’ve all waved at the camera in the supermarket to see ourselves on the screen behind the counter. But CCTV has obviously not been around since the dawn of time, in fact, the earliest documented use of CCTV wasn’t until 1942. We’re going to take you on a whirlwind tour of CCTV supply and installation. 

1942 – CCTV and the War

The first use of cameras to monitor an area for security purposes came from Germany in World War Two. Walter Bruch, a German electrical engineer and pioneer of German television, invented CCTV to monitor the launch of V-2 rockets. During this period, the US also monitored nuclear weapons tests through CCTV to maintain a safe distance. 

1949 – Commercial CCTV 

A US contractor, Vericon, started promoting CCTV to commercial audiences. The CCTV ran entirely on wires and did not require a government permit. This CCTV was predominantly used for businesses. They only comprised of camera and monitors and, therefore, couldn’t be used to record footage, only for live surveillance. It wasn’t until a couple of years later that primitive reel-to-reel recording systems were introduced. Even then, these tapes were unreliable and expensive, so, as you can imagine, were a rare occurrence. 

1969 – Home Security Patent

In 1969, Marie Van Brittan Brown won the US patent for home security systems. This encouraged people to look further into the concept of CCTV. It was no longer a distant curiosity but became something people wanted in their day to day lives. 

The 1970s-2000s – Introduction of VCR

Video cassette recordings were good for more than your mum’s home videos, they introduced recorded CCTV cameras. VCR made the previously inefficient service significantly quicker and easier. 

However, there was a limit to how much could be recorded on a VCR and this meant a lot of things were lost. If you’re a fan of true crime, you’ll know that a lot of key recordings that could have aided police investigations were recorded over through to the 90s. 

Today – CCTV as we know it 

Nowadays, we have network video recorders that encode videos to stream the footage for storage or remote viewing. NVR provides higher quality than VCR and CCTV is now state of the art. 

Check out Unison CCTV’s packages and provisions for various industries here or contact us. 

CCTV (Closed-circuit television) is a system in which a camera is used which signals are not publicly distributed but are monitored for surveillance and security purposes.   CCTV allows the system to use video cameras to monitor what is going on in or around a property.  This transmits the signal to either one monitor or a set of monitors.  The cameras communicate with monitors or video recorders and they gain a designated ‘close circuit’ to indicate that the content is limited to only those authorised to see it.

In the past, the older CCTV systems used small and very low resolution black and white monitors.  The more modern CCTV displays are now colour, high-resolution displays and you can even zoom in on an image and are clear enough to see a person’s features.

More and more people are using CCTV systems now at their home and their place of work.

Why CCTV is so important

They act as a deterrent for criminals.   This is probably the biggest and most obvious benefit of having CCTV.  Once they are installed people instantly feel a sense of security.  Homeowners will feel safer and more protected if there is CCTV security systems installed.  If the criminal sees the cameras they may decide that it is easier to move on elsewhere.  They may deter an intruder from your home.  Having a camera directly pointed at them and the thought of being captured red-handed is intimidating enough for criminals to move on.  It will prevent you from becoming an easy target.

Having a CCTV system and cameras installed in strategic places will help when you want to monitor actions.  Some cameras are not only capable of recording video but also audio as well.  They can help you make correct and fair decisions when settling any disputes, domestic or professional scenarios.  Some CCTV systems can even be viewed on smartphones or tablets.

Having CCTV in place can decrease your insurance policy costs.  Insurance companies see that you are at less risk of having any criminal damage so therefore will reduce the costs.

If your home is not properly secured and you are burgled, you may find that the insurance company will question your claim.  They have the right to refuse to pay out for any loss.

CCTV for Evidence

As well as being a criminal deterrent, CCTV can also be used for evidence towards insurance claims that you may not have had otherwise.  The more evidence you have to support your claim, the better.  This can prove beyond any doubt the circumstances surrounding your claim.

If your property is in a high crime rate area then having a CCTV system in place can help give an increased sense of reassurance and security.

Protecting your home or business may not be as complicated or expensive as you might think.  Organisations need to be proactive in protecting themselves.

If a CCTV system is installed correctly and used responsibly, you will realise and accept that there are so many benefits of having CCTV.

If you are looking to find the best CCTV installation price’s then simply contact Unison today. Due to our large customer base of schools, college’s and blue chip business’s we order huge quantities from the leading suppliers in the CCTV industry and have the largest discounts around.

Our prices for CCTV installation will be the best you can find and we only install the highest quality equipment.

Get a price today by calling 0121 544 8470.