CCTV strategies

Only a few years ago, specialist consultants in CCTV were a scarce resource and often associated with manufacturers or installers. It is important to access informed, independent, unbiased security advice based on a professional threat assessment when considering the installation or renewal of CCTV systems. CCTV clients who do not do their due diligence and settle for the one-size-fits-all-low-cost option often encounter issues such as low light, harsh lighting conditions, lack of depth of field, poor image sharpness, distortion and when needed, ineffectual evidence to support an investigation.

A Western Australian survey (Edith Cowan University), found almost half the CCTV installations were not compliant with the Australian Standards. It is also acknowledged most CCTV installations throughout the world do not produce evidentiary quality footage suitable for successful prosecutions.  We have found that a properly planned CCTV system may enhance post investigation outcomes.  The evidence regarding CCTV as a crime deterrent is inconclusive. However, there is a compliance requirement under WHS legislation in Australia to provide a safe workplace. There is evidence that an effective CCTV system accompanied by training and education will support that objective.

Recent technological improvements, cost reductions, efficient data transfer and storage have meant CCTV is accessible for most small business enterprises.  However effective strategies are critical for it to be of genuine benefit. We can offer you independent advice & expertise regarding your CCTV system which will support your Security Management Plan. It is vital your CCTV system is supported by a comprehensive security strategy, and a 'one size fits all' approach that is not qualitative, fails to meet functionality and operational needs is to be avoided. The CCTV system should be able to produce evidentiary quality footage which can among other things, clearly identify people and vehicle registrations. to be able to produce evidentiary quality footage which can among other things, clearly identify people and vehicle registrations. 

• Security Management Plan
• Intelligent CCTV planning
• 5G communication security threats
• Covert CCTV surveillance considerations
• Public space, corporate & retail office surveillance
• Digital high definition CCTV system recommendations
• Governance, privacy, policies & procedures
• Listening Devices Act compliance (NSW)
• Data quality, storage & frame rates
• Enhanced algorithms, compression & networking impacts
• Evidence quality footage (85% systems inadequate for identification)
• Law enforcement evidence - post investigation tool
• WHS & Security investigation strategies
• Court warrant applications for covert investigations
• Data backup strategies (Cloud storage)
• Work health safety & security compliance
• Recommended reading 'CCTV From Light to Pixels - 3rd Edition by Vlado Damjanovski'.