How safe do you feel ?
CCTV camera surveillance systems are the popular equipments used for security purposes nowadays. These are the monitoring devices for providing security against theft, burglary, vandalism and other criminal actions. It not only helps in protecting your property by constantly recording the footage but also deters potential criminals. The visibility or the sight of the security camera and warning decals enables the criminals to spot them and they are less likely to commit any crime. In addition, the CCTV cameras also capture the images or videos which can be helpful in identifying any intruder while investigations are taking place. Here are some of the Various benefits of CCTV systems over other security devices.
* Reduced Insurance Premium: Proper implementation of the
security systems in the homes, offices or other key areas reduces the insurance premium from up to 5% to 20%. As there is complete security, the insurance companies offer a better price for the insurance policy of such a place (all premium discounts are up to the insurance companies discretion)
* For Home Owners: CCTV
Security cameras help the owners to constantly monitor the activities going on in their home. The nanny cams are very popular to monitor behavior of the babysitters towards children. Bullet cameras and hidden cameras are ideal for this purpose.
* Prevent Vandalism: Outdoor
security cameras used for monitoring outside of the store or home help in preventing vandalism to the property. It deters people from stealing store supplies and also prevents any defacement of store or walls done by graffiti.
* Checking Footage: Using the
security cameras network, the user can easily check the footage of the application area from anywhere in the world via an internet connection. The home owner or business owner can view the property from select cell phone and pictures can be sent directly to your phone if a sensor is activated while you are gone.The footage thus recorded also helps in the future investigations.
* We at SAFECAM will assist you in choosing the right system for your home and business. We will taylor make a system to meet your needs and budget. We will also visit your property for a free site survey of the area and best possible locations for cameras and camera types. We will inform you of all possible entry points that may need to be covered and the best locations for the DVR (digital video recorder) and all other equipment. Preventing crime is our business and if things still occur we will be your digital eyewitness and capture it on video.
Below are some true events that have taken place in the past.
Could this have been a different situation if there would have been cameras at the property?
It probably would have never happened.
I think someone tried to break in to my home.
 Today while watering my vegetables I discovered some very large 11 size work boot impressions in my backyard. I also noticed that it looks like someone tried to brake into my sliding glass door - where the latch is it looks like someone tried to pry something into the metal.
I have always felt very safe in my hood because it is a nice neighborhood and all my neighbors know each other and keep a watch out for each other. And I have a dog with a ferocious bark.
But, after the recent discoveries I am feeling less safe. So, I went over and talked to some neighbors and we organized an unofficial neighborhood watch. Since, I am the only single female in the neighborhood the men have always been protective of me and helping me with things that need muscles. But, today I was so impressed by my neighbors stepping up to help each other any way they can. We all exchanged cell phone numbers and discussed how important it is to have each others cell # in case of burglary or fire while a pet is trapped inside (my next door neighbors on both sides have a key to my home in case they need to let my dog out for whatever reason).
What do you do to keep your home and hood safe?
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A 23-year-old woman says a man held her at gunpoint in her driveway on London Road and robbed her over the weekend. About 24 hours later, and less than two miles away, a man squeezed through a 25-year-old woman's bathroom window on Balfour Drive. He also held at her gunpoint before running away. "I don't want anyone to get hurt so I really want this guy to get caught," said one of the unidentified victims. A neighbor's surveillance camera on London Road captured the intruder's minivan speeding off. Investigators say right now they do not have good description of either man.
. "We are doing everything we have available and doing everything we possibly can and using all resources available to us to solve the problem," said Michael Horan of the Sanford Police Department. Police say the break-ins are happening in broad day light between seven in the morning and noon. Residents living near Mellonville Avenue say they are scared to let their children play outside. The neighborhood watch group is fed up with the Sanford Police Department and wants the Seminole County Sheriff's Office to start patrolling the city streets where the burglaries are happening. The sheriff's office said they are already beefing up its patrols in the area. "We have been partnering with the sheriffs office and have deputies assigned to street crimes unit and street crimes unit has been deployed in the area and directed to patrol," said Horan.
I remember as a kid having to hide in a back room when my mom saw the Fuller Brush man coming because she didn't want to deal with him. It's not a good idea these days to ignore a knock or the door bell. That's because there have been a rash of daytime burglaries pulled off by crooks who look for residences where nobody is home. They usually pound on the front door. When they get no answer, they kick in the door. Investigators don't know for sure that there is a gang of crooks pulling off most or all of the crimes, said Seminole County Sheriff's spokeswoman Kim Cannaday. The crimes have happened in the north end of the county as well as Winter Springs and Oviedo. The best thing to do is to respond to the knock or doorbell, even if you don't open the door, Cannaday said. "They don't want to commit an occupied burglary." Because the bad guys often pound loudly on the door to make sure there is no one home, Cannaday suggests yelling out that you are dialing 911.
