Be Vigilant And Stay Secure: Tips For Positioning Security Cameras
Finding yourself in charge of providing physical security for your home or office is an important task that comes with a wide variety of challenges. Chief among these challenges is finding the best way to monitor the area you're looking to secure in order to guarantee that you constantly remain aware of the security situation.
Below, you'll find a guide to positioning security cameras around your home or office. By following these suggestions, you can guarantee a full field of vision that will allow you to consistently record the goings on around the building you want to protect. You'll be able to form a strong deterrent to crime or, in the worst case, provide evidence that will allow for swift prosecution.
Distance
The vast majority of security camera systems work by relaying a video feed back to a central recording source rather than recording on the camera directly. This means that you need to take into account the distance from your source to your cameras in order to maintain high video quality.
It's also important that you keep your cameras high and out of reach of intruders to prevent their being tampered with. You should also make sure you have easy proximal access to a power source in order to avoid any possible shortages or electrical breakdowns.
Environment
As with other kinds of electronics, security cameras can be vulnerable to the elements. Be sure to position your cameras in areas that are shielded from excessive moisture, as the internal components can be damaged and the lens can become fogged, preventing you from getting a clear picture.
You should also be sure that all of the electrical components, such as extension cords and outlets, are designed for outdoor use. Regular cleaning of your camera's lens may also be necessary, as dust, dirt, pollen, and other environmental factors can cause significant lens distortion without the proper care.
Lighting
Nothing is more frustrating than positioning a camera in an area that you need to be monitored and then finding the view from that camera totally obstructed by glare. Be sure to take into consideration the positioning of light sources when installing your camera. While the sun can be a threat, more often you'll find yourself challenged by light fixtures or signs that, at the time of installation, you didn't realize would be directly in the path of the area you were attempting to keep secured.
More more questions on increasing your security, contact a professional company like Maffey's Security Group.
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