Temporary Camera Arrangements: Examining the Pros and Cons

Vision Detection Systems takes an honest deep dive in response to the many conversations taking place seeking to understand the impact mobile surveillance units are making within the security industry. Vision Detection Systems was an innovator supporting the early adopters and early majority in the wave of mobile security solutions and is one of the most rapidly growing leaders in this technology.

Temporary Camera Arrangements: Examining the Pros and Cons

Mirroring other industries, the private security sector has experienced significant growth due mainly to technological advancements, which opens the doors to opportunity. In keeping with the same theme, this same sector has also experienced limitations in reach because of budgetary and availability concerns.?

The private security industry has flourished in ideal economic times and survived the lean times riveted with discretionary spending. While security should be considered crucial and indispensable, its ability to be customized to fit needs and budget has catalyzed its remaining as a needed aspect of the business’ portfolio.

With the ability to customize a security plan, technology can be substituted for other technology but also used as an alternative to the human factor of a security force. Whether good or bad, technology has allowed customers to find confidence in some coverage.?

Mobile security camera units have entered the workplace as a viable measure of protection when combatting multiple forces, such as vandalism and carjackings. As their popularity seems to increase, both industry experts and the public consider their level of effectiveness. One might be hard-pressed to enter the parking lot of a community mall, big box stores, or supermarket and not observe what looks like a mobile light plant with cameras replacing lighting receptacles.

Identifying the Need

With their ability to be moved with little restriction, mobile security towers might influence the assumption that their presence exists only in response to a specific act. If they do not detect or display a repeat offense, they will be removed from the site. That, however, does not depict an accurate explanation.?

Mobile camera towers realize no time restraints. Just because they are mobile does not necessarily imply they are temporary. They can be used in strategic locations as a deterrent in proactively attempting to prevent criminal activity. They also serve customers on the response side. Their ability to be used in identifying a perpetrator, or even a vehicle license plate, make them a central part of any security system. With the ability to be moved, these security devices can be staged where high product loss is encountered or an uptick in activity. When the threat is neutralized, it can be maneuvered to the next area in need.

Cost Benefits

Security companies have zeroed in on mobile camera system use because of cost. With companies trimming the fat and being more conservative in spending, these systems offer coverage at prices less than complete full-service systems and human patrol groups.

In a perfect world, the ultimate security system would include technology and people to manage threat potential and response effectively. Cameras would populate every nook and cranny with an endless supply of patrol units scouring facility yards and parking lots. With limitations in spending, mobile camera systems provide a layer of security, certainly better than no layer at all.

While they might seem to loom as a symbol, much like the scarecrow in a cornfield, mobile camera systems do more than scare the crows away. They provide a service felt on different levels. Yes, they tower as a deterrent, but their ability to capture live data for identification and other information cannot be denied. When governed by fiscal limitations or budgetary restraints, mobile camera systems provide the best possible at a palatable price. When paired as an add-on service, they provide essential value as well.

Managing the Shortfalls

Mobile camera systems provide coverage at customizable locations upon demand and fill various roles in different levels of security. They, however, do not come without issues of their own. Should their potential weak points or vulnerability be discovered, mobile camera systems can be removed from service leading to security breaches and even high repair costs associated with damage.

Mobile camera sources must be powered in remote locations. Chances are an electric power supply will be nonexistent in the middle of a shopping center parking lot, for instance. As a result, these security devices require a remote power source. Much like a mobile light plant, mobile security camera systems can include a pullable generator that provides power. These can be cumbersome as they must be serviced to ensure they are continually filled with fuel. Companies that subscribe to the green movement might take exception to this power source and seek an alternative.

Solar power has been utilized to power mobile security camera systems but succumbed to limitations on bright and sunny days. Other forms of alternate energy might be considered, but each carries the baggage of restriction.

Vision Detection Systems Mobile surveillance units have been over engineered to mitigate this concern with low power consumption, lithium ion battery storage, and smart battery health monitoring technology.

Vandalism presents an authentic problem in influencing system lifespan. Fuel tanks can be tampered with, and solar panels can be destroyed. No power method is immune from such acts. While the video might capture crucial information and even provide perpetrator identification, they do not stop the act of violence.

Weighing the Good and Bad

The security industry has yet to produce technology free of potential failure or limitations. Although companies might strive for it, perfection has yet to be achieved. Mobile camera systems have strengths and weaknesses that solidify they are not perfect. In some instances, they might prevent a crime while hovering as a potential deterrent; in other scenarios, the person initiating the offense might be bolder and not waiver. But for some thieves, the lock serves as a force in keeping the thief out just as the camera system makes a person think twice about committing a crime. Let’s face it: the locks only keep the honest thieves out.

These systems still provide a service when a crime or act is committed. If they fail to deter the crime, they offer the potential to identify the criminal or some piece to the puzzle used to bring justice. This certainly justifies use, and for companies that might not possess a significant security budget, these camera systems certainly provide value, especially when compared to no protection at all.

Although mobile camera systems can be vulnerable and susceptible to vandalism, measures can be taken to better the odds. Responsible monitoring of equipment can ensure continued use. Upon losing power, immediate notification is made, which decreases downtime. These systems can also be outfitted with offline alarms linked to a control room.

When making comparisons, mobile camera systems offer a measure of security. The weight of that measure depends upon what it is compared against. When considering security and assigning value, mobile camera systems have a place and can be effective when used correctly and in the correct applications. Large scale security systems equipped with professional agents and the latest technology undoubtedly command the highest in value, but mobile camera systems serve as a nice alternative when limitations prevail.

In short, Vision Detection Systems mobile surveillance units make it known:?

Unwanted behavior will not be tolerated here.