CCTV or Closed Circuit Television refers to a visible or covert video system intended for only a limited number of viewers. In CCTV, the picture is viewed or recorded, but not broadcast. It was initially developed as a means of security for banks and casinos; however, today it has been developed to the point where it is simple and inexpensive enough to be used with Home or Office Security Systems, and for everyday surveillance. CCTV is a monitoring system that allows a business to record footage based on the system’s programming. CCTV Systems are often implemented because they:
- Deter theft,
- Reduce vandalism,
- Monitor high risk or secure areas,
- Ensure quality control,
- Decrease liabilities (ex. fraudulent injury claims),
- Increase safety for staff in facilities and parking areas,
- Provide evidence by recording from the earliest stages of break-in attempts,
- Confirm remote processes are running properly.