Many businesses and homes use CCTV cameras to protect their properties against potential crime. Visible surveillance cameras are sometimes enough to scare off would-be criminals. If a crime is still committed CCTV cameras have most probably captured the crime scene and the perpetrators. Security personnel’s big frustration, however, is when the images on the footage are so disturbed and unclear that no face recognition is possible.
4K resolution CCTV cameras, monitors and other viewing devices can solve this problem. 4K cameras can either be part of a permanent solution or one can hire security cameras for a one-off occasion to improve traditional crime prevention actions during an event.
What makes 4K cameras different?
Because of the high resolution of a 4K camera due to its 3 840 horizontal and 2 160 vertical pixels, security personnel can zoom in on captured images without losing detail. This is not possible with non-4K equipment. Also, because of the high resolution the cameras are able to
- have a wide coverage area,
- Can take photos in almost totally dark circumstances.
Where and how can 4K cameras improve crime prevention?
Businesses often use 4K cameras in areas where activities such as cash deposits take place. The cameras can capture the faces of the clients and in many instances, the cash and documents that are changing hands. Financial institutions, for instance, use 4K cameras at ATMs. Because of the high resolution of the images the footage is very clear and it is possible to zoom in on the user’s face without losing any detail.
Ideal for rural areas and farms
4K cameras are ideal for Australian farmers. They use the cameras to improve the prevention of theft of stock and machinery on their properties. The cameras offer wide-angle lenses to monitor large areas.
The cameras are also popular because they can be installed outdoors and can capture images in any weather condition. Outbuildings and houses on farms and in rural areas are, usually, not well-lit at night and the 4K cameras can still capture good images in limited light.
4K cameras as part of security hire services
Many companies offering security hiring services include 4K resolution CCTV cameras in their package deals to improve their crime prevention function. The following two hiring scenarios are some examples:
- Security guard for hire – when the guard, for instance, has to monitor an entrance to a home or venue, a high-resolution camera capturing the faces and/or car registration numbers very clearly, images can be enlarged afterwards without losing clarity.
- Hire security for party – with clearly captured images, individuals who might have caused some problems during the party can be recognised.
Conclusion
Whether people hire private security or want to enhance the security measures at their businesses or homes, 4K resolution CCTV cameras will improve crime prevention, mainly because of their clear and crisp footage images.
