Home Security Surveillance Takes New Course in California City
In the city of Atherton, California, which is one of the wealthiest zip codes in the country, the local police department is offering their home security surveillance services to the citizens. This may sound a little strange.
For a fee, the police department will have access to surveillance cameras in homes (and possibly even schools if they can get them to sign on) that they will hopefully be able to use in case of crime or crime prevention. The way it works is the home cameras will be connected by a network to the same network as the cameras that surveil the city. When a homeowners alarm is tripped, the department has access to live video feeds supplied from the cameras installed in the home. Supposedly, this is the only time the video will be accessible, in addition to a minute prior to any tripping of the home alarm.
Does this not creep you out? I’m sorry, but there is no way I would ever allow anyone to have access to camera footage in my home, especially not the government, and even more especially not the cops. This is the closest thing to big brother I have ever heard of.
The crazy part is they want you to pay for the service. I guess I can see how this may theoretically be helpful to some, especially in a community inhabited by tech company CEOs and other extremely wealthy families, but I really do not see this catching on. You have to figure that most of these people can afford private security firms to patrol their homes. This seems like such a strange thing to me.
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Home Security Surveillance with Internet Cameras
You always need to keep in mind–especially in matters of home security surveillance–the old adage that “you get what you pay for.”
I mention this when talking about using internet security cameras as a way to monitor, surveil, and protect your home. Using an internet camera–and there are many different kinds, from your basic webcam to others that are made more for home security purposes–is sometimes a good option for people.
Homeowners will often use this kind of set up to monitor a baby’s room, the front door, or to keep an eye on their pets while they are out of the house. I mention the thing about getting what you pay for because I feel that this kind of security camera is more a way of complementing your other home security efforts and isn’t necessarily the best way to fully secure your home.
A professional installation may be a better route for some home owners, while computer cameras may be just the little added bit of surveillance some need. The cool thing about an internet camera is you can obviously keep an eye on your home when you are miles away, via your internet connection and live feed.
This kind of setup can be notoriously unstable, but things are definitely getting better as camera and streaming technology improve.
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Home Security Surveillance Can Add to Peace of Mind
Home security surveillance is one way that people can add to their own home security. This post is about three basic things that a surveillance system will provide you.
Many people are seeking ways to feel more comfortable in their own homes. This is a consequence of it being such a difficult economic climate in the United States and the world over. In times of uncertainty or crisis, people start to think a little more about their personal protection.
Here are the three basic elements:
Detection of an intruder. Home security surveillance systems may be able to alert you or your security company to the presence of a home invader.
Evidence. If you are unfortunate enough to have someone break into your home, a camera system will create evidence that you may need for conviction.
Monitoring your home. Many people look at home surveillance as a way to observe what goes on in and around their home on a daily basis. Some people use it to keep tabs on their small children, while others spy on the nanny. Some people use a simple camera at the front door connected to their computer monitor to see who is knocking.
As you can see, home security surveillance is a good way to begin to protect your home. Everyone’s house is different, though, and there is a lot that a professional can tell you about your particular security needs. Good luck.
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Surveillance in the Work Place
Home security surveillance is a common thing. After all, it’s your home you are protecting. You should be able to have a surveillance system in place to protect your home, your belongings, and yourself and your family. No one disputes that.
But is it really fair to have surveillance in the workplace. I understand that business owners want to protect their wares and their property when they leave for the evening, but what I’m talking about here is being spied on in your cubicle at your place of work.
Is is fair–or even legal–for your employer to spy on your phone calls and have surveillance over what content you look at on the internet? I know this is standard procedure and definitely can be held up by law, but my question is: is it fair? What do you think.
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