Ensuring your Bristol business has the best security systems in place is highly important to keep everything ticking over as normal. However, in many cases, not all security systems are created equally. Sometimes, though, this isn’t a fault in the system itself, but simply in its positioning. With this thought in mind, today, we’re looking at some key things you need to know about how to place and install CCTV in your Bristol business. As a specialist security company in Bristol ourselves, this is something we’re incredibly proud to help with.
Is CCTV Reliable?
Many people report poor experiences with CCTV. However, this isn’t true, often. Indeed, usually, poor CCTV results are usually causedpositioning the CCTV system wrongly, in the first place. After all, CCTV can only protect the areas it can see. As such, getting the location right is vital for your CCTV to be reliable.
The most reliable CCTV locations should cover:
- All major access points to your property
- Any potential, minor access points that criminals could use
- Your property’s main doors and windows
- The grounds of the property
Usually, if you cover the exterior of your property well, you may not need as much CCTV inside. However, it’s better to be safe than sorry when installing CCTV systems!
The Best Places to Install CCTV Systems
There are many locations you could install CCTV systems. However, some of the most common include the following locations:
- Above your property’s main entrance door
- In the entrance corridor to your property
- Covering the main gate of your property – such as from the front-facing rooftop
- From the fence line into the property, to cover the windows, grounds, and the like
Of course, wherever you choose to install CCTV should be concealed and secure. It’s common for criminals to break CCTV if they see it; however, if not, the warning of CCTV somewhere on the property may be enough to deter them from coming back.
Find the Ideal Security Systems for your Bristol-Based Business
If you think that there are areas of your property that could benefit from enhanced CCTV security (spoiler: there probably are), it’s important to get in touch with a Bristol security company ASAP. However, even the best CCTV systems can only do so much; if your business is at risk of theft, vandalism, or the like, it’s also worth hiring Bristol mobile security patrols to help add an extra layer of security.