CCTV towers have taken the security industry by storm, making it easier than ever to protect sites in remote areas from the threat of theft, vandalism, arson and much more besides.
But what exactly are these towers, and why are they so effective in protecting sites that were previously hard to secure.
That is exactly what this article will explain, looking at some of the biggest benefits of using a CCTV tower.
What are CCTV towers?
CCTV towers provide construction sites, vacant properties, car parks, and more with continuous surveillance in an instant, with no need for mains electricity access or lengthy installation periods.
Our mobile CCTV towers are 7m tall, towering over your site and acting as a powerful warning to anyone considering wrongdoing. They provide 360 degree coverage of a large area with the latest Pan, Tilt, Zoom (PTZ) motion detection technology tracking any movement until it leaves the premises.
Fitted with smart AI technology, CCTV towers are constantly learning about their surroundings in order to become more effective and minimise the risk of false alarms.
What are the benefits of using CCTV towers?
CCTV is one of the most effective security measures it is possible to install on any property.
Cameras deter criminals, capture any incidents, and record valuable evidence that can be used by the police or for insurance purposes.
They provide 24 hour a day cost effective protection and can save you a huge amount of money by preventing theft or vandalism before they occur.
CCTV towers have revolutionised the CCTV industry, allowing sites that would previously have been unable to install CCTV to access all the benefits they provide.
Talking of benefits, here are just a few of the biggest benefits provided by CCTV towers.
1) Deter criminals
Like all great security measures, the main purpose of CCTV towers is to prevent crime from being committed in the first place, although they are still valuable tools for actively dealing with it once it occurs.
If a potential criminal knows that should they enter a property they will be under constant observation, they are much less likely to do so in the first place and a 7m tall highly coloured tower topped with multiple CCTV cameras leaves little to the imagination.
In the past, fly tippers would often target rural remote locations to dump their waste, as it was incredibly difficult to protect such areas with no mains electricity etc, but with a CCTV tower this is no longer the case.
2) Provide evidence
Should an individual or group be foolish enough o enter your property and do damage, despite a CCTV tower being in place, the high quality imagery that they provide will be inviable to the authorities in finding and convicting them. You can also use it yourself to learn from the incident and as evidence in a future insurance claim.
CCTV footage is not only useful when it shows a crime either, and can be a great learning opportunity for staff. CCTV footage is often the cornerstone of training programmes used for health and safety purposes as research shows that real-life examples are much more likely to leave a lasting impression on workers, especially in environments such as construction sites where CCTV towers are so popular.
3) Check up on your site remotely
CCTV towers broadcast imagery via 5G, allowing you to access live footage from anywhere in the world via your laptop, phone, or other mobile device.
Properties best suited to CCTV towers are often void properties left unoccupied for prolonged periods of time, and this technology allows you to check that all is well without spending valuable time travelling to the location.
It can also be used to check on the progress of projects and staff activity, often resulting in a noticeable increase in productivity. Whilst you’ve got better things to do than to observe your staff 24/7, there is nothing that gets motivation higher than the knowledge that the boss could be watching at any moment.
4) Resolving staff disputes
There will be no more confusion, or he said she said regarding incidents on site with a CCTV tower in place. Disputes arise between staff or customers every so often in any workplace, but CCTV will leave no doubt over the exact details of the event in question.
This is also effective when processing workplace accident claims, quickly identifying where fault lies, if anywhere.
5) Happier workforce
With a CCTV tower on site, your staff can relax, knowing that they are protected and safe whilst at work. Research has shown that the installation of CCTV can lead to increased productivity as well as improving overall morale and reducing staff turnover.