Closed-circuit television

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Biswapriya Banerjee

What is CCTV?

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is the use of video cameras to transmit a signal to a specific place, on a limited set of monitors. It differs from broadcast television in that the signal is not openly transmitted, though it may employ point to point (P2P), point to multipoint, or mesh wireless links.

When was fast CCTV invented?

The first CCTV system was installed by Siemens AG at Test Stand VII in Peenemunde, Germany in 1942, for observing the launch of V2-rockets. The noted German engineer Walter Bruch was responsible for the design and installation of the system.

CCTV is used
Banks Casinos Airports Military installations Convenience stores School Traffic

Facility
Real time video synchronicity. Crime Prevention and prevalence. Record all the footage.

Surveillance camera at London (Heathrow) Airport with a wiper for clear images during rain

The modern cameras have astonishing capabilities: even in the darkness a person can be recognized.

Picture: a download image taken in New York's 5th Avenue.

A real example of the Panopticon in a USA's prison.

The two-year-old James Bulger being led away by his killers, recorded on shopping centre CCTV.

Attackers in Taj Hotel in Mumbai

Azam Amir Kasab, one of the Mumbai attackers, filmed on CCTV inside the Chhatrapati Shivaji train station in Mumbai

How Does CCTV Prevent Crime?

The general purpose of the CCTV is to prevent and reduce crime. In theory, this happens because of one or more of these reasons:
A: Deterrence - potential burglars and thieves may see the camera and decide that a store in question is too much of a risk and therefore not a good target B: Prosecution - thieves and shoplifters may be caught on camera and this can help catch and prosecute them C: Fear reduction - if everyone knows that there is a camera, they may feel safer in or around your business, thus preventing potential criminals from attacking D: Monitoring and intervention - if there is a security guard monitoring the area through CCTV system, he or she may act on any suspicious behavior and thus prevent a crime from occurring. Security guards may also deploy employees to a suspicious spot or near a person detected on the monitors.

Is CCTV a proactive or reactive method?

CCTV is both proactive and reactive It depends on the method of operation Monitored or simply recorded only If monitored responses can be provided If only recorded the intelligence is provided to be investigated

Does CCTV work?

It does NOT prevent crime alone It does NOT deter crime alone til It depends on the location and area It depends on issues such as lighting and clarity It does benefit Police in solving some crime post-incident It can work if part of a holistic approach.

What are the initial and associated costs?

The costs can vary, depending on the scale and type of equipment... Depending on the organisation.

Different types CCTV camera

DOM Camera Box Camera Infra-red Camera Bullet Camera Covert Camera Wireless Camera Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) Camera Indoor vs Outdoor Cameras Night Vision and Day/Night Cameras

DOM Camera

Box Camera

Infra-red Camera

Bullet Camera

Covert Camera

Wireless Camera

Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) Camera

Indoor vs Outdoor Cameras

Night Vision and Day/Night Cameras

Rererence
www. wikipedia.org Templates taken from www.fppt.com www.google.com

Questions