Advantages of Video Surveillance Systems in Reducing Criminal Activities

Every day we read several columns in newspapers about crime that happens in different parts of the world. The development in technology sometimes aids people to commit crimes like cyber-crime with ease. On the other hand technology can also prevent crime and this can be stated because several kinds of video surveillance systems and security products have proved that they can bring down crime significantly.

The most common types of video surveillance systems are:

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  CCTV security cameras
  
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  Spy camera and
  
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  Dome Cameras
  

Closed Circuit Television Cameras orCCTV security camerashave brought down crime rates significantly. Experts are of the opinion that most people take advantage of a situation when committing a crime. However when a surveillance system like CCTV security cameras or Dome Camerasare installed the confidence of people who would take a chance at committing a crime is shaken up and thus prevents them from robbing or stealing. When they are aware that the camera will capture their act they refrain from committing the crime as they are afraid of being prosecuted. Some people who do not intent to commit crimes prefer to stay in protected areas with camera surveillance to avoid being suspected.

The footage derived from CCTV security cameras and Dome Cameras can be used as evidence when a case is being investigated. Some of these cameras produce high quality videos that are ample evidence to identify suspects. These videos are also passed to media in order to find the criminal's place of hiding. Experts claim that the importance of video surveillance equipment cannot be overlooked.

CCTV security cameras and Dome Cameras are also helpful in preventing innocent people who are wrongly accused from being prosecuted. In some cases when people commit crimes and learn that their disgraceful act is caught on cameras they confess of being guilty. The videos caught on these cameras will display the entire scene of crime from start to finish and this is very strong evidence to show the severity of the offence. Certain people claim not to have acted very brutal when in reality they have behaved very badly. These videos are instrumental to the jury before deciding on the sentence.

Video recorded by these surveillance cameras are better evidences than eye witness since people can get emotional or may be prejudiced about what they saw and may not give the actual picture. Video surveillance systems and security products aredefinitely a threat to the crime committing crowd and can influence more people to become citizens who respect the law and act by it.