How much does a CCTV system cost?
The prices we charge are based upon the cost of equipment and our labour costs, which we determine with our free site survey. We always strive to remain competitive though and a basic CCTV system which can monitor your premises 24 hrs a day can start from as little as £550.
Can I use my CCTV to monitor my own staff?
As long as you make your staff aware of where your CCTVs are and when and where they are being filmed, then you are legally allowed to monitor your own staff. This can help with maintaining high staff safety standards, deter theft and help you to ensure that your staff are using their time productively. All your recordings are subject to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Please note that there are specific places or circumstances that you may not record in. e.g. The staff toilets, changing rooms or at union meetings.
Can I use my CCTV to gather customer shopping data?
Yes it can, depending on the hardware and software platform installed. It is possible to provide information on customer flow, heat mapping areas of interest, dwell times, till service times and more.
Can I watch my till with my CCTV?
Do CCTV systems support facial recognition?
Depending on the system chosen, your CCTV can be used to identify certain individuals and to provide live alerts both locally and to our monitoring centre. You can also use your CCTV facial recognition to open or lock doors if it is integrated with a suitable access control system,
Can I monitor and record vehicle number plates?
Yes, it is possible to record and monitor the comings and goings of vehicles and to provide live alerts for specified vehicles of interest.
Can CCTV footage be used as evidence in court?
There are strict guidelines that specify what you are allowed to record and what you are not allowed to record. For example, you may not record other people’s property. As long as you follow the guidelines, you can use your CCTV footage as evidence in court.
Can I record CCTV information directly to the cloud?
With the appropriate CCTV camera and supporting systems, you can indeed record your footage directly to a secure cloud service. This can be accessed remotely using your PC or smart phone. You can also use a cloud service to backup your locally installed recording equipment.
Who owns the CCTV footage that I record?
As long as your footage complies with government guidleines and the recordings are of your business premises, then you own all your footage.
Do CCTV Cameras work in the dark?
Infrared and night-vision cameras are designed to operate in low-light conditions. Not all CCTV cameras have this functionality