How to Safeguard CCTV Security Cameras from Failing to Monitor

Benefits of CCTV cameras cannot be ignored. Surveillance of a premise helps
in deterring crime. Anything illegal or undesirable going on in the premise
can be monitored. It can be recorded and viewed later. Even if the system is
not working, anti-social elements won’t know this fact! They may refrain
from any wrong-doing owing to the fear of being caught. Its mere presence puts
off crime. However, its actual success in reducing crime has been debated. Statistics
do not support this claim. Recent survey by the UK police concluded that only
3% of crime was solved because of CCTV security cameras. Many times, the surveillance
instruments have been subject of attack themselves.

No technology is foolproof. CCTV security cameras are vulnerable to assaults.
Individuals with mal intentions resort to damaging them to carry out any activity.
The tactics employed by

them to prevent surveillance and the manner to overcome such problems can be
given as below:

Destroying the Equipment

Intruders may destroy the camera to prevent their recording. Damaging the device
may lead to failure to prove the crime. Owners may never be able to find out
the people who committed this act! This is especially true for outdoor appliances.

Spraying Liquid over CCTV Cameras

Many times, spraying things like water over the device makes it too blurry
to watch. Images obtained are not clear. It may not serve the purpose it was
designed for!

To overcome the above mentioned two problems, one may select vandal proof CCTV
security cameras. Try hitting this system with a baseball bat! It won’t
break. Cameras bubble is made from aluminum, magnesium, brass, and zinc. It
remains indifferent to even a vehicle running over it. Spraying water may not
affect the system. On the other hand, spraying water continuously for some time
on an ordinary appliance may blind it.

Infrared Light can blind the System

Infrared lasers, if fired to CCTV security
cameras, can instantly blind the appliance. Wearing high brightness Infrared

Light Emitting Diodes (LED) may restrict the system from identifying the individual.
It will know where you are but won’t be able to recognize you!

Color filters can reduce this effect. Many tools come with such filters and
they can be installed instead of the simple ones. Besides, not all the surveillance
mechanisms can be blinded by Infrared.

Jam the Signals of Wireless CCTV Cameras

It is possible to jam the network of this appliance. If we broadcast a signal
of similar frequency, it may compress the network of CCTV security cameras.


Modern wireless systems can be designed to notify the police if a jam is detected.

Above mentioned are few of the strategies to make the system useless. Suggestions
to prevent this occurrence are also mentioned. Producers of this appliance need
to keep these points in mind. One cannot afford to compromise on the quality
of images or security of the surveillance equipment. Otherwise, mounting it
is of no use! In fact, it ought to be physically protected. Doing so may provide
better protection to a premise.