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How You Can Improve Your Chances Of Prosecuting Criminals
Todd Thompson – Construction Manager – 2M CCTV Follow Todd on Twitter Among the reasonably priced cameras on the market, even the best ones may not capture video footage that will help you solve every crime. Whether it is the lighting or very fast motion “like a speeding car” unless a surveillance camera is outfitted [...]
If Security Cameras Are Not a Deterrent to Crime, Then What Good Are They?
Todd Thompson – Construction Manager – 2M CCTV Follow Todd on Twitter This is a complimentary article to “Keeping CCTV In It’s Place“. Also, check out Travis Chaffin’s take on the matter – CCTV Misconception. And don’t forget to give us YOUR take! There is anecdotal evidence that suggests security cameras do not [...]
Should I Use Electric Strikes or Magnetic Locks for Access Control?
Todd Thompson – Construction Manager – 2M CCTV Follow Todd on Twitter Magnetic Locks Magnetic door locks, are good for local, low-risk security applications such as indoor closets where occupants are stationed in the vicinity, or they fall within the perimeter of a more tightly secured area. Recommend Share Tweet Email a Friend
NEMA Ratings and IP Comparison
Todd Thompson – Construction Manager – 2M CCTV Follow Todd on Twitter There is some confusion about the technical ratings of enclosures for electronic components. In an earlier article, we provided information and a chart for decoding the IP ratings on a given assembly (you’ll find a NEMA ratings chart at the bottom of this [...]
Top 10 Security Priorities for 2012
Todd Thompson – Construction Manager – 2M CCTV Follow Todd on Twitter Lists are everywhere: Grocery lists, mailing lists, to-do lists, home projects list, bucket lists, you name it. There is a list for everything. Almost. I have never seen a list of security priorities, so maybe, it is time to make one. Recommend [...]
Digital vs. Optical Zoom
Todd Thompson – Construction Manager – 2M CCTV Follow Todd on Twitter Unwary buyers of surveillance cameras are sometimes unaware of terms in the industry. Being caught without knowledge of the salesperson’s jargon can mean that you won’t get what you think you’re getting for the money. One such term is zoom. Pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras [...]
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