CCTV Systems
Browse through our articles section below for useful guides, advice and insights into our industry and the technology available. If you have a question, get in touch with our friendly team.
Cloud Based CCTV
Topic: CCTV Systems
Cloud based CCTV is probably one of the biggest technological moves in electronic security in recent years and in recent times products have developed to such a level of maturity that the main benefits are now well established.
Benefits Of A Monitored Alarm System – Is It Worth It?
Topic: All, Burglar Alarms, CCTV Systems, Home Security, Kent, London, News
We're often asked what benefits a monitored alarm system has for our customers and whether it's worth the extra money. It's not easy to say in a blog post which benefits relate to your situation if you opt for monitored alarms, which is why we direct people to our free site survey - so we can assess them on an individual […]
Should You Buy Home Security Products?
On a weekly basis we receive calls asking us to install home security products that people have bought at their local DIY store. And, on a weekly basis, we have to politely decline. Some people may think this seems rather strange. Surely we can't make that much money out of the system, the profit runs […]
Why Security Lights And Locks Aren’t Enough
Topic: Access Control, All, Burglar Alarms, CCTV Systems
According to statistics from an FSB article, business security measures are lax in Britain. Incredibly, 60 per cent of small and medium enterprise respondents in the UK rely on locks and security lights to protect their business, while two thirds of these enterprises didn't even have these security measures operational during working hours. In all honesty, […]
Pokemon Go Evolves Into A Security Risk For Businesses
Topic: Access Control, All, Burglar Alarms, CCTV Systems, Home Security, Kent, London, News
This week, the technology headlines have been dominated by Pokemon Go. The new augmented reality game has now officially been released in the UK, but fans who couldn’t wait were able to get their hands on the game early by doing a bit of digging online. So we have already been seeing the effects of this […]
Westminster City Council Scrapping 75 CCTV Cameras
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, London, News
On the 31st May 2016, Radio 5 Live announced that Westminster City Council are looking at switching off CCTV cameras to save money. Currently, £1m a year is spent maintaining the 75 cameras located across the west end, Parliament and other famous London landmarks. The council wish to rid the city of all 75 cameras after […]
What Is A Wifi CCTV Camera?
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, CCTV Systems for the Home, News
Choosing from the many types of security cameras available on the market is hard, from the Wifi CCTV camera to the wired, there are many differences between individual models too. So let's concentrate on what a Wifi CCTV camera actually is. In short, a Wifi CCTV camera is different because of the way it sends […]
How To View Your CCTV On Holiday
Going on holiday is meant to be relaxing and stress free, so why should you need to learn how to view your CCTV on holiday? Simply because burglars target houses where the owners have gone on holiday. They don't have to be psychic to find this information out either, all they have to do is use social […]
What Makes Good Wireless Security Cameras – HD, Night Vision, ANPR
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, CCTV Systems for the Home, Home Security, Kent, London, News, Security Tips
Along with burglar alarms, wireless security cameras are one of the best deterrents on the market against burglary. But what makes a good wireless system and why do you need one? In 2015 there were 10,153 burglaries in Kent. Having wireless security cameras installed at your property, for business or home, will help to deter burglars […]
Do You Need A Night Vision Camera? 5 Decisive Questions
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, Home Security, Kent, London, News, Video Surveillance
The night vision camera is a high precision piece of technology that allows you the super human power of being able to see clearly when your eyes just can't cope with the dark. Unless you're Superman, in which case, awesome - we're big fans of your work - no matter how many carrots you eat, […]
CCTV Monitor Vs Using A TV The Pros And Cons
"Should I buy a CCTV monitor or use my TV?" It's a question we get asked often. There's no simple answer - there are so many different televisions and CCTV monitors out there it would be impossible to try to compare them all. So whether you have night vision CCTV, HD CCTV, wired or wireless, we're […]
Home Security Tips For Holiday Makers [Infographic]
Topic: All, Burglar Alarms, CCTV Systems, Home Security, News, Security Tips
Home security tips are something you probably don't think about all the time. And especially when you're going on holiday, there are so many other things to think about; holiday insurance, packing, flights, transfers, passport renewal, who's going to feed the cats, converting your spending money etc... But you should be thinking about your home security. […]
3 Ways Jenson Button Could Have Used Holiday Home Security
A few weeks ago, Jenson Button and his wife were robbed whilst staying with friends in a holiday home in the South of France. It is believed that thieves put gas into their air conditioning system to knock out the holidaymakers. Then they broke in and stole valuables, including a £250,000 engagement ring. But was […]
5 Benefits Of HD CCTV Cameras For Your Business
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, Kent, London, Security Tips, Video Surveillance
Crisp and clear images can make the difference between catching a criminal red-handed, and letting them get away with your possessions. How many of us have watched CCTV camera footage on the local news and thought, 'I can't see his/her face'? Sometimes, it seems a miracle that these fuzzy suspects are ever caught and questioned […]
6 Business Burglary Prevention Tips
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News, Security Tips
Businesses can suffer from repeat burglaries if preventative measures are not taken from the first incident. If burglars can see your commercial property is lacking security, you’re more likely to be their next target. This can be a devastating ordeal for any business owner. Protect yourself today with these business burglary prevention tips:
The Ultimate Domestic CCTV Guide
In October 2014, a word of warning was voiced by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) regarding the use of CCTV security systems. December then bought us news that Tony Porter, the Government’s surveillance camera commissioner, would be releasing new guidelines on camera use for home security. He explained, "The concerns are primarily about the intrusion […]
Home Burglary Prevention Tips From A Criminologist
In the 400th issue of Scambusters, Criminologist and Associate Professor of Justice Studies at Appalachian State University Elicka S.L. Peterson-Sparks, provided insight into home burglary prevention advice.
5 Tricks Thieves Use To Target Homeowners
Approximately seven million homes were victims of property burglary during 2013. Data from Privilege Home Insurance has identified five common methods that criminals are using to target your home.
Security Suggestions For Golf Clubs
Topic: All, Burglar Alarms, CCTV Systems, Kent, News, Video Surveillance
If the burglar alarm on the house next door to yours goes off, it is very likely that, as a good neighbour, you would at the very least go and take a look.
The Perfect Match – Spy Alarms Sponsor Charlton Vs Wolves in London
Topic: All, Burglar Alarms, CCTV Systems, Fire Alarms, London, News
Spy Alarms have been maintaining the security for Charlton Athletic Football Club in South London for several years. So it was a great pleasure to sponsor the recent match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 16th September. Members of the Spy Alarms office and engineering team were delighted to join nearly 16,000 fans at […]
Sponsoring The Sam King Golf Day in Sevenoaks, Kent
Topic: All, Burglar Alarms, CCTV Systems, News, Panic Alarms
Spy Alarms are delighted to announce that we will be sponsoring hole 15 in the Sam King Golf Day on Thursday 11th September at Knole Park Golf Club in Sevenoaks. Samuel King started out as a caddie at Knole Park in 1924 when he was just 14 years old. His home was close to the […]
Spy Alarms Renew Maintenance Contract With Charlton Athletic FC
Topic: All, Burglar Alarms, CCTV Systems, London, News
Long term Charlton Athletic supporter, Martin Foster, is delighted to announce that Charlton Athletic FC have renewed Spy Alarms' maintenance contract with the club in South East London for a further three years. Martin says: "We work with a wide range of sporting clubs across Kent, Sussex and London, providing efficient and economical security solutions […]
CCTV – Effective, Affordable Security For Your Business
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
CCTV, or closed circuit television, has been around since the late 1940s. It took up until the 1980s for it to become an essential business security system. Cameras mounted around an office building, car parks and property provide effective surveillance, checking for intruders and vandals while also allowing an efficient method of discovering fire or […]
Why HD CCTV? High Definition Leads The Way In Solving Crimes
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
HD CCTV is so much better than analogue in very many respects. You have probably seen countless analogue images on television of crimes being committed, where shopkeepers are robbed by gun or knife-wielding assailants. Very often the pictures are so grainy and the faces unrecognisable to the extent that you wonder how on earth they […]
The Reasons Why Your Business Needs CCTV Security
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
If you own a traditional bricks and mortar business a vital part of your armoury is CCTV. It can be a major contributor to helping prevent crime on your premises in the first instance, and provide vital information to the police if a crime is committed. Why your business needs CCTV security - a preventative […]
CCTV Systems To Protect Your Business Over The Winter Months
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
Following LV's announcement of police data on burglaries and break-ins, many businesses are also looking at their security systems. The long, dark nights of November have become the peak month for burglaries. But that doesn't mean that you are safe in January. The generosity of Father Christmas can be a real windfall for burglars. And […]
CCTV keeps an eye on fishermen in North Sea
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News, Video Surveillance
In April, 2013, the European Parliament website revealed that MEPs had voted to adopt a ban on discarding unwanted fish from 35 species caught between the North Sea and the Baltic - otherwise known as the Skagerrak. However, to enforce this discard ban, member states will be required to set up a remote electronic monitoring […]
Crime stats matter, but look behind the headlines
Crime stats give us important information, but it’s important to understand what’s behind the headlines, here’s why: Statistics can be confusing: I don’t know about you, but I get bamboozled by statistics! I love stats actually, they’re essential for collecting data, so that we know where we are. And they can be used to illustrate […]
Sales of Analogue Versus Network Video Cameras
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, CCTV Systems for the Home, News
Worldwide growth in network cameras continues to outpace sales of analogue cameras in 2013. The sales of network video cameras are fuelling the continual growth in surveillance equipment throughout the world. According to the IMS the world market in surveillance equipment grew by 10% between 2011 and 2012. Jon Cropley, principal analyst for video […]
Surveillance Camera Code of Conduct Comes into Force – News stories – Inside Government – GOV.UK
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News, Uncategorized
Public authority use of surveillance cameras will be subject to a new code of practice published by the Home Office today. The code will set out new guidelines for CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), encourage transparency in their use and ensure public bodies such as local authorities and the police consider whether they […]
New Home Office Guide On Using CCTV For Small Shops
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
A new guide on the use of CCTV in small shops has been launched by the Home Office at the Association of Convenience Stores' (ACS) Crime Prevention Forum. The guide offers retailers in small shops practical guidance and information on how to get the most out of their CCTV systems. Just as the process of […]
Who’s on Your Business Property – When You’re Not at Work?
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, Fire Alarms, News, Security Tips, Video Surveillance
It’s inevitable that at this time of year your work premises will be empty at some time. Empty buildings carry many risks, we know that. It's worth repeating, can't be understated, you need to know: who's on your business property - when you're not at work? The obvious, and most irritating, is the threat of […]
Easy Steps to Keep your Home Safe This Winter
The clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in. That means bonfires, jumpers and sadly, a rise in break-ins. Long, dark evenings are ideal for opportunists. So make sure you stay safe, raise your home security during the winter months, and thwart the criminals who use the cover of darkness. You’ve reset your clocks, […]
FREE Peace of Mind!
It’s all too familiar, the police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted burglary. There was one reported recently in Swindon, Wiltshire Police are on the case. Two males broke into a Halfords late on a Saturday night. They tried to steal several valuable items from the shop but left empty handed. That’s great, but […]
Brilliant Ideas from Brilliant CCTV
I’ve just read about another brilliant idea, an idea to improve our security and make life even more difficult for crooks. Intruders go to great lengths to hide their face. Now though they might as well smile for the camera, as technology has been developed to identify a suspect by their gait. With the development […]
Covert CCTV Systems In The News
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, CCTV Systems for the Home, News
Lots of interesting stories in the news recently about hidden CCTV systems, both in the home and out in public. Sheffield City Council's Licensing Committee are considering making cameras compulsory in all private hire cars after taxi driver, Arshad Mahmood lost an eye in an attack by a passenger with a glass bottle. This was […]
Police Turn To CCTV As Officer Numbers Fall
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News, Video Surveillance
According to the British Security Industry Association, CCTV and other electronic security systems are now even more important for the maintenance of a safe environment for the public. The BBC reported that, in the year since the riots in August 2011, cuts in public spending have seen the number of police officers decrease by as […]
CCTV Technology Company Forecasts Strong Growth Despite Recession
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
Intelligent CCTV technology specialists Viseum UK have proven themselves to be the real stars when it comes to success in the CCTV business, as the Board reports the technology solutions company has not only survived during the worst economic downturn in a generation, but has flourished, exceeding all expectations with exponential growth forecast. Viseums success […]
Making Solihull Safer Rapid Vision System’s Nomad CCTV Cameras
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
Rapid Vision Systems latest NOMAD redeployable CCTV cameras were installed by the Safer Solihull Partnership. They feature the latest Wi-Fi and 3G video transmission technologies and can be deployed in less than five minutes, providing an immediate and cost effective deterrent to fight crime in a wide range of applications including theft, graffiti, fly-tipping, and […]
Cyclopes Pro
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
Each Cyclopes comes with an 8 metre and a 3 metre lighweight, telescopic handle where the wireless CCTV camera and monitor/DVR attach securely allowing the surveyor to select and prove the ideal camera location as well as record video of the location to show the end user typical images that will be achieved from each […]
City Surveillance Projects to be Fastest Area of Market Growth in India
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
In a recently published market report The Indian Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment, IMS Research, recently acquired by IHS Inc. , forecasts that city surveillance will be the fastest growing vertical market in the country over the next five years. Such city surveillance projects have received much media attention due to their size […]
Growing Public Acceptance of CCTV Since Summer Riots
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
New research released early this week by D-Link has shown that the majority (86%) of people believe Britons are more accepting of CCTV, as a result of the successful identification and prosecution of hundreds of rioters based on CCTV evidence. Furthermore, more than two-thirds (68%) of people stated that they believed that video evidence will […]
CCTV Design Lens Calculator 1.0
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
CCTV Design Lens Calculator offers all features of other standard Lens calculators and in addition several new and more effective tools: * Calculating camera field of view in 3D, taking into account camera height and tilt angle. * Calculating spatial resolution (pixel density) at any distances or calculating distances of specified spatial resolutions. * Simulating […]
Magenta Security Says CCTV Can’t Replace Traditional Security Measures
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
According to studies conducted by various research groups, Britain has far more watchful eyes trained on its population than other countries. And surveys carried out following the riots which hit the UK last summer suggest that public support for CCTV surveillance has grown. But Abbey Petkar, managing director of Magenta Security one of the countrys […]
MEL Secure Systems Introduces a New High Speed IR PTZ CCTV Camera
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
Warrior, a new high speed PTZ CCTV camera has been launched by MEL Secure Systems, a developer of surveillance and security solutions. It features a combination of wide and narrow beam LED infra-red (IR) illumination and 360 degree pan and tilt night vision to deliver class leading performance at ranges of up to 150 metres. […]
IndigoVision Installs CCTV System at Shanghai Diamond Exchange
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
A state-of-the-art IndigoVision CCTV system has been installed at Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE), the only diamond exchange in China. The system provides assurance of legal and fair transactions. SDE worked with IndigoVision partner, Shanghai Tuijin Electronics Co Ltd, to identify the ideal monitoring solution for its premises. IndigoVision was chosen because of its full frame […]
Winsted to exhibit at key CCTV seminar
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
Leading control room furniture manufacturer Winsted EMEA will be exhibiting at Global MSC Security's 6th March seminar and exhibition, being held in Bristol in conjunction with Bristol City and South Gloucestershire councils. Focused on the theme of CCTV budget cuts and the riots how did we adapt? the event is aimed at CCTV, Facility and […]
Introducing new battery solutions for fixed and redeployable CCTV applications
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
MEL Secure Systems launched a new range of battery solutions for CCTV applications. Designed to meet the needs of system integrators and installers, they deliver market-leading performance in a wide range of overt and covert CCTV and ANPR applications. They can also be used also used for temporary radio stations and Wi-Fi networks. The new […]
Seamless Management of IP and Security Data for Enterprise CCTV Installations
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
Bosch launched a new version of the Video Management System (BVMS), making it more flexible and extending its use into even larger enterprise installations. BVMS version 3.0 now supports up to 2000 camera inputs and 100 workstations. The increased scalability allows many new application opportunities and system designs. The system seamlessly combines Bosch IP cameras […]
CCTV Surveillance System Helps Prevent Theft at Recycling Site
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
Due to high commodity prices metal theft is afflicting numerous industries, with many property managers and landlords finding their buildings targeted, particularly in the rail, construction and telecoms industries. Inevitably metal stockholders are being significantly affected. D J P A Pennill, a metal recycling site in Market Drayton, Shropshire that processes steel and copper, found […]
Home Security Through The Ages Infographic
Further to our post on Home Security and Crime Rates in the USA, here's a small section of the infographic on home security through the ages in more detail. It's fascinating to see the development of home security and how an Englishman's home became his castle and then his technological fortress in an attempt to […]
Camera Surveillance
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
Whether it is the jealous MP’s wife stealing a kitten from the home of his mistress in Birmingham or the lady in Coventry caught putting a cat in a wheelie bin, the successful use of mini CCTV camera surveillance has been very much in the news recently, and not just for spying on your pet. […]
Data Protection Law and CCTV Systems
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
It is vital that funding is made available for both local councils and private establishments to keep cameras and systems up to date and in compliance with the legal requirements of Data Protection Law. This applies to commercial businesses as well as to those in the public domain and so it is always good to […]
Canterbury CCTV Systems Used In Search For Hoax Bombers
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
According to Kent News, another suspicious package was found in Canterbury on Wednesday 14 September and Kent Police are, again, examining CCTV footage from local premises in the Broad Street area, as well as carrying out house to house enquiries. As with the two which caused massive disruption in Canterbury at the end of August, […]
London CCTV and Anti-Terrorism
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
In a fascinating article, Peter Houlis talks us through the role of CCTV in the counter-terror agenda and asks whether the current legacy system, which dates back to the 1990s, can possibly cope.. The speedy identification and arrest of the July 7 London Bombers would suggest to the rest of us that our current CCTV […]
CCTV Systems and the London Riots
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
Despite concerns that the current infrastructure of London's CCTV systems may not be up to the demands of combating terrorism, the Boston Herald cites London as having possibly the highest concentration of security surveillance cameras in the world resulting in the riots being the 'most photographed outbreak of civic mayhem ever'. Most of the people […]
Distraction Thefts in Tunbridge Wells, Westerham, Sevenoaks, Larkfield, Swanley and Edenbridge
Topic: Access Control, All, CCTV Systems, News, Security Tips
Most recent news from Kent Police is a warning on their website about a series of 'distraction thefts' in shops and offices in Tunbridge Wells, Westerham, Sevenoaks, Larkfield, Swanley and Edenbridge, resulting in the loss of mobile phones and cash. Many of the incidents involved two women of dark European appearance, who engage their victims […]
London Borough CCTV System Upgrade
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
According to the Guardian newspaper, the London Borough of Ealing is planning to invest £10m in a four year project to replace its existing fleet of vehicle-based traffic enforcement CCTV cameras. The new equipment will include a variety of fixed and movable wireless cameras plus some mobile CCTV cameras which are linked to automatic number […]
The UK Has One CCTV Camera For Every 32 Citizens
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
Back in March, CCTV Image revealed that research undertaken by Graeme Gerrard, the Deputy Chief Constable of Cheshire and lead on CCTV issues for the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), there are 1.85 million CCTV cameras in the UK, not the 4.2 million claimed by a 2002 paper published by Michael McCahill and Clive […]
Internet Eyes – CCTV Monitoring in London
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
When the Internet Eyes website went live in October 2010, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) was keeping a close eye on its activities and, after video footage from the service was shown on YouTube, it stepped in with a ruling which stated that from 31 July, viewers would not be able to access footage from […]
CCTV Systems and London Crime
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
Following on from the television revelations that CCTV footage was instrumental in the conviction of Levi Bellfield for the murders of Millie Dowler, Amelia Delagrange and Marsha McDonnell, the Metropolitan Police's DCI Mick Neville, who is responsible for co-ordinating their Video ID (VIDO) teams, also revealed recently that the Met continues to lead the world […]
Intruder Alarms and CCTV Systems Video
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News, Wireless Intruder Alarms
Spy Alarms are excited to present their new promotional video highlighting the quality of their Intruder Alarms and CCTV Systems installations in Kent and London. Call us on 01689 887 626 to find out more.
London CCTV Systems
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, CCTV Systems for the Home, News
The Soho Society allow us to read at first hand the inscription on a plaque commemorating the contribution of Councillor Ian Wilder to the London CCTV Systems that we know today. It reads: The residents and businesses of this neighbourhood, with the endorsement of Westminster City Council, have erected this plaque in memory of the […]
How CCTV Systems in London Work
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News
How the control centre for CCTV Systems in Westminster, London works. Sadly, you have to sit through an advertisement first but the good stuff comes after about 20 seconds. Spy Alarms offer their own 24/7 monitoring system for companies or homeowners who do not wish to monitor their own footage all day every day. With […]
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