In almost every place in the world, there is one thing that all countries have in common and that is crime. South Africa has had high crime ratings over the years and in some provinces crime is in a higher degree than in others, thus various security measures are put into place to help combat crime.
Surveillance and security cameras are usually found in public places such as shopping malls, banks, parks, casinos, airports and basically just about any place that could experience a possible threat. Security surveillance is very important as it helps police and government officials to be able to identify the perpetrators that where involved in whatever crime has been committed.
CCTV is a short term for closed circuit television and it works by transmitting signals from the cameras to the monitors. The monitors and cameras are connected by a closed circuit that does not allow the signal to be broadcasted elsewhere. CCTV security systems are available in a choice of either analog or digital controls as well as a wireless system if you prefer. Surveillance equipment usually consists of cameras, monitors, motion detectors, alarms and other; it all depends on the individual or company who purchase the package.
Sometimes the security camera can be installed in a way that it is camouflaged to look like something else. This will prevent criminals from being aware that they can be caught on tape and will also prevent crooks from trying to destroy it. One of the most common forms of hiding a surveillance camera is by having it installed in a smoke detector or a sprinkler head.
Technology has always been advanced and helpful enough to make things easier and better for people and with the invention of cameras over the years lead to the development of CCTV cameras, spy cameras and all other forms of security systems and equipment, in order to protect and help the public from the crimes that vandals and other criminals commit. As it is human nature to respond to certain things in certain ways, studies has shown a decrease in crime in places where cameras are visible.
