Visible HD CCTV Cameras vs Hidden Cameras
If you are a property owner or run a business, you might be considering CCTV installation in Galway in order to guarantee the security of your premises. At CCTV Galway, we offer domestic and commercial clients the choice between hidden cameras and visible cameras, depending on their requirements. If you are unsure about which kind of CCTV installation in Galway best suits your purposes, this blog post walks you through the merits of each form of CCTV.
Visible Cameras
If you own a public building, such as a restaurant or shop, it is more likely you will have your CCTV cameras out in the open, as this immediately lets criminals know they are being watched. As a result, less experienced or determined criminals will be deterred due to concerns about being identified by their clothing, height, weight, and the time of the burglary, all of which make it easier for the Gardai to identify the perpetrators and enforce jail time.
On the other hand, the visibility of your CCTV cameras can mean that they are more easily tampered with. More experienced criminals may be able to disable the camera with a snip of a wire, or potentially devise a route into your building that allows them to avoid the camera’s view. This can be avoided by making the system hard to tamper with, and our CCTV installers in Galway can ensure your visible cameras are in a secure place, such as placing the cameras high up or in a wire cage.
Hidden Cameras
Hidden cameras, however, cannot be tampered with by criminals, and cannot be avoided by any burglars who come into your property. It means criminals are potentially more likely to attempt breaking into your property due to their conviction that there are no cameras around to catch them. This mistaken belief can lead to your cameras picking up greater detail about the criminal’s identity and increase chances of prosecution. Moreover, if you decide to use CCTV Galway’s intruder alarm installation service, the mixture of no visible cameras and a break-in alarm will lead to the criminal running away before they take any of your belongings.
Aside from monitoring criminals, hidden CCTV installation in Galway has other benefits, including enabling business owners to monitor employee behavior and uncover whether bullying or theft is taking place. As a parent, it may also give you extra peace of mind over the activities and safety of your teenage children.
One drawback of the hidden CCTV camera, however, is limited field of vision. Not placing cameras out in the open will naturally mean there are some blind spots. There is also the problem of having to place the cameras in inconspicuous areas, which may preclude you from monitoring a particularly important area of your home or business. Contact us for a free site survey and we will make sure your cameras are always well placed.
If you are a home or business looking for CCTV installation in Galway and have further questions about the services you require, get in touch with CCTV Galway.