Monthly Archives: April 2011

Myths and Truths about CCTV Systems-Part 4

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

 Topic: Employee Theft and Productivity  Myth: These issues don’t affect me/I know my employees well.  Truth: Think again!     According to the American Society of Employers, 20% of every dollar earned by a U.S. company is lost to employee theft. ·The Boston Globe newspaper reports that … Continue reading →

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Caught on Camera:An Altercation in Workplace Leads to Slashing- Man Later Arrested

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

The video below shows an argument turning violent in a Bronx, NY restaurant earlier this month. An employee took a knife and slashed his coworker across the face, leaving the coworker gushing with blood. The surveillance cameras caught the fight and were able to … Continue reading →

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How Surveillance Helps Police Solve Crimes

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

Surveillance cameras often convey vital evidence in criminal cases. The most helpful clue the police can obtain from surveillance is a clear picture of a suspect’s face. Without one, police are forced to rely on more ambiguous clues like a … Continue reading →

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Caught on Video- Three Men Break into Crane and Use it to Demolish Company Trailer

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

Police are searching for suspects involved in the vandalism of a trailer parked in the lot of a Long Island City business.  The three men involved in the incident broke into the company’s crane and used it to demolish the trailer. … Continue reading →

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Myths and Truths about CCTV Systems-Part 3

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

 Topic: The CCTV Camera (a long story… made short and simple)  Myth: You can see details far away and near from the same camera:  Truth: All high-resolution cameras, analog or digital, will only resolve details of a face within 20-30′ of a … Continue reading →

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Myths and Truths about CCTV Systems-Part 2

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

Topic: Installing CCTV Systems              Myth:  Any handyman can install a CCTV system. Truth:  That is not a myth at all, at least in part. Broken down to its components of wire, connectors, cameras and Digital Video … Continue reading →

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Myths and Truths about CCTV Systems- Part 1

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

Topic: Surveillance Digital Video Recorders       Myth: All surveillance Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) are the same. Truth: There are hundreds of DVRs offered through legitimate companies. Then, there are hundreds of web sites, dozens of auction sites, and plenty … Continue reading →

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Man Caught on Surveillance in Elevator Mugging

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

Surveillance video shows a victim being mugged in a Bronx apartment complex by a man who was later arrested. The attacker followed the victim into the building and then into the elevator. Police caught the suspect a few blocks away … Continue reading →

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