Report: London No Safer for All Its CCTV Cameras - ABC News

Report: London No Safer for All Its CCTV Cameras - ABC News

London is considered the most spied-on city in the world, courtesy of its ubiquitous CCTV cameras, purportedly there to reduce crime. But according to a recent report, there's been little or no change in London's crime rates since they were more widely installed in the mid 1980s.

Privacy activists are worried that Britain will become the bleak totalitarian society George Orwell painted in his classic novel "1984," where citizens were spied on and personal freedom sacrificed for the benefit of an all-powerful state.

Some Metro Security Cameras Failing, Due for Replacement

Security cameras meant to fight crime on Metro may not be doing the job. FOX 5 investigation found cameras on buses and in stations broken for months and even years without being fixed. As pet the one month snapshot of Metro's maintenance records for its surveillance cameras it has been discovered that hundreds of cameras are in need of repair.


These cameras are positioned inside most Metro buses and at Metro rail stations, and record non-stop to a digital video recorder.

By SHERRI LY/myfoxdc

WASHINGTON

Read more: http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/special_report/fox-5-investigates-some-metro-security-cameras-failing-due-for-replacement-020212

Security Camera Thief Caught On Security Camera

A smirking thief was caught on a hospital security camera in California -- stealing the very camera that snapped his mug, cops told The Huffington Post.

This unidentified Bakersfield man is the first face that local cops are able to attribute to a new crime wave plaguing the area: thieves and drug dealers stealing security cameras for their own homes.

Read more here http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/31/thief-steals_n_1244265.html

 

496 cctv cameras to be installed by Malaysian Government

The Malaysian government is keen to install a 496-cctv camera strong security surveillance system nation-wide in near future.

Datuk Wira Abu Seman Yusof, the deputy home minister of Malaysia, announced the plans on December 22nd as part of the Ninth Malaysian Plan, reports Malaysian newspaper the Sun.

The complete CCTV cameras system will be installed by March and the government hopes to help reduce street crimes by 20% by December 2011.

Datuk Wira Abu Seman Yusof quoted "One of the efforts used for crime deterrent is the CCTV. We have a lot of [CCTV systems] in the country, which are … used for traffic control,"

Source - http://www.sun2surf.com/article.cfm?id=55455

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Its been a long with any post was added to this blog due to unavailability

but this space will be updated regularly from here on.

Growth of High Definition technology in video surveillance market | Security News - SourceSecurity.com

Video surveillance is growing with the new technological develoments and inventions.

These developments are passed on to the consumers for to expereince the high quality products.

High Definition or HD is becoming an integral part of surveillance industry for producing better quality video results.

The growing trend of High Definition or HD has help the security industry in advancements of security products to produce a high quality footage. High Definition(HD) and video surveillance is explained in more detials by Simon Nash Senior European Marketing Manager,Video Security, Sony Professional

read the following article - Growth of High Definition technology in video surveillance market | Security News - SourceSecurity.com

How to Install a Digital CCTV System | eHow.com

How to Install a Digital CCTV System | eHow.com

Mirasys protects Benedictine Monastery with latest CCTV technology

(I-Newswire) April 15, 2010 - London, UK – 15 April 2010 - Mirasys, one of the world’s leading providers of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, today announced that it has provided a surveillance system for one of the UK’s most famous monasteries, Buckfast Abbey. The Abbey selected Mirasys N-Series software for a flexible, easy-to-manage and reliable security system to ensure that its shops, restaurant and conference areas are constantly monitored and protected from theft and vandalism.

Each day, Buckfast Abbey welcomes the public to visit its grounds, totalling more than 20 acres, for both leisure and business. Due to the sheer size of the site, however, security is an issue. After experiencing a series of thefts and vandalism, the Abbey sought to upgrade its analogue surveillance system to a digital IP networked system for improved crime detection as well as system reliability, performance and simplicity.

Please read further here http://www.i-newswire.com/mirasys-protects-benedictine-monastery/31688

CCTV Security Surveillance System installed at Chung Hwa Middle School

Last Updated on Sunday, 11 April 2010 10:04Written by The Brunei TimesSunday, 11 April 2010 09:05
In A Bid to to increase safety and security for their students, the Chung Hwa Middle School in Banda Seri Begawan yesterday launched the use of their new $50,000 worth CCTV Security Surveillance System.

The purchase of the 48 CCTV cameras was supported and sponsored by Yong Teck Foo, a successful businessman in the Sultanate and a member of the school' s alumni.

Officer of General Affairs on the Board of Directors of the school Tan San Hock said that the installation of these video surveillance CCTV systems was deemed to increase the safety not only of the school's students but also of its facilities.

The full story - http://brudirect.com/index.php/2010041119332/Local-News/chung-hwa-middle-school-installs-digital-eye.html

Security Camera Tips and Benefits for Protecting Your Driveway

Found a very interesting article today which talks about tips and benefits of security cameras at private residence for protecting driveway.

The article is one year old but very useful.

Following is the excerpts from the article.

"If you are new to the concept of using security cameras in order to keep an eye on your home or your driveway then we should review some of the basic benefits and options that you may want to consider.

The first thing to consider is, obviously, what's in your driveway. Why, for example, would you want to watch your driveway in live time from inside your home or even in live time while on vacation? Is the need serious enough to justify the cost of a professional grade security system?"

Want to read more - go to http://www.camerasecuritynow.com/driveway-security-cameras.asp

Thanks