When we think about security, we think about installing security camera to ensure that not even a single activity get unnoticed. With the mere installation of the same, the secured sense comes to our hearts. The majority of us gets the benefits out of it but like everything, it comes with certain misbelieves that makes it a two-way sword. The advantages of the security are no doubt higher than the disadvantages that follow it, and still it continues to be the most preferred tool for those wants to take the security as a serious concern.
Let us understand the benefits and drawbacks of the security camera to make the image of the same, crystal clear in our minds if we are in two minds to get one.

Benefits

1) Discouraging  Crime:

This is obviously the reason for installing the security camera. Mere installation of it gives a sense of security no matter it is installed at a hidden corner. The mere thought of getting caught red handed keeps the mischief minds away or in their best behaviors as they would know that every move is captured. Mere installation of it gives a sense of being looked at no matter if it is installed at a hidden corner.

2) Keeping an eye on actions:

The security cameras can be installed at any place- residence, workplace or on the way. It is easy to work with it and they come in various sizes and are the best tools to monitor the activities of the people and detect every move of suspicious people around and track the same.

3) Collecting proof:

Having the cameras installed at the right location can help you to gather the information of the event. The cameras are not only equipped with fine image quality but are capable of recording audio, which makes them helpful in recording word and series of happenings. From legal matters to recording the social events, these come in handy to capture every detail which might be missed the other way.

4) Arriving at the right decisions:

When we have the proof of the event in hand as the footage, it helps us to drive the correct and fair decisions. It helps in situations like disagreements at home or workplace and helps to arrive at the right decision.
Now let us examine the drawbacks of installing the camera.

5) Can’t stop crime:

A security camera can record the footage of the crime for later viewing but are not capable of stopping the crime. They are also not capable of alerting the police like an alarm system at the time the crime are in progress which at times makes you feel unsafe.
But that doesn’t mean we can ignore the importance of the security camera. As said earlier, the feeling of being caught red handed, keeps the criminals at their good behaviors. The video door phones can help to identify the visitor and control their access if the residents do not want to.
The security cameras at commercial places can be installed with alarms systems for better protection and additional safety measure.

6) Can be destructed:

As we move ahead and keep ourselves updated with the technology, so does the intruders. They may find ways to get unnoticed from the camera which again makes it unsuccessful in helping us to arrive at the right decision. As the installation of cameras need wiring for the installation, the intruders may break the connection making it inoperable. Even the wireless systems can be hacked by the tech-savvy minds. But various measures can be taken in advance like the software can be protected or the wires can be made hidden or watching the actions of suspicious people can help to overcome these loopholes so that the best of the security is availed.

7) May seem to be an expensive affair:

At times, people may find the system a costly affair as it requires a cost for equipment, wiring and installation, but again, looking at the advantages that it brings along with it, this can be eliminated if security is prime focused.
It is advisable to look at the system and have a complete understanding of the same to get the best of the performance from the security camera and the prime motto of installing the same is achieved.

Comments

Stayforyou Care

Hi Advik, Really I like your post. Thanks for sharing.

16-05-2017

Reply by advik:-

Thank you so much Stayforyou Care

Kendall Ryder

I like the fact that security cameras can help to reduce crime. Of course not all criminals will stop what they are doing, but some will. I personally would not like to be caught on camera if I was a criminal! And I am sure most or many criminals would think this way as well.

18-07-2016

Reply by advik:-

True. That is the very basic purpose of the security camera. If someone still indulge himself in the notorious act, then the recording of the same can help to catch him red handed.