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ENHANCE COMMUNITY SECURITY
WITH VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
Staying on top of legislation, public
opinion and local crime statistics is critical
in developing the right mix of security
systems and public safety plans for each
community. The legal obligation of local
governments must be balanced with
the need to foster community vitality
through the provision of safe, accessible
public places and spaces for its citizens.
In determining the best approach, local
councils are increasingly seeking input
from security experts to help reduce the
direct and indirect costs associated with
damage to and loss of public property as a
result of theft and vandalism.
Physical patrols, monitored alarms, access
control, CCTV and visual surveillance
are just some security measures which
can help governments to achieve these
objectives. Strategies such as imposing
penalties on offenders, encouraging
citizens to report crime and street
lighting programs have also proven to be
effective. In deciding which combination
of security systems and strategies to use,
local governments need to determine
which methods will be most effective in
combating specific challenges, being
mindful that the solution chosen is viewed
as a valuable use of rate payer funds.
Safety vs privacy – the hot debate around
surveillance
With advances in technology and fears
of increased street crime and anti-social
behaviour, visual surveillance is an
increasingly popular tool used by local
governments and one that is widely
supported by the community. The ADT
Secure Homes Report 2013 found that 55
per cent of respondents believe security
cameras are an effective anti-crime
measure. Also, 72 per cent said they would
feel safer with security cameras.
With the ability to deter crime and
anti-social behaviour, as well as identify
suspects and aid investigations,
surveillance is an important tool in the
fight for public safety. The continuing
debate on talkback radio and TV around
the subject of surveillance has garnered
support and interest in CCTV in particular.
Visual surveillance systems including
CCTV can offer fast response times and
reduce false alarms while also providing
comprehensive reporting and recording
features. With ADT Security’s video
surveillance systems, operators can view
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