Humberside Crime Prevention Partnership

Humberside Crime Prevention Partnership

Dear Resident,

I sent this message out around 5 months ago, but since then many new members have joined the partnership, so I apologise to those of you who have already seen it, but as CCTV is used everywhere now, I wanted to pass on this information to those who haven't previously received it.

One of the most effective tools in preventing and detecting crime is a well-maintained CCTV system with good picture quality

Visible CCTV cameras act as a strong deterrent to offenders involved in offences such as theft, burglary, criminal damage, anti-social behaviour, and violence. Criminals are far less likely to target premises where their actions can be recorded and identified.

Below are some points to consider if you have or are intending to buy a CCTV system.

CCTV, together with appropriate signage, can provide a good deterrent to intruders. The CCTV system may be subject to the Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s Guidelines on using surveillance cameras in public places. The Surveillance Camera Code of Practice and further information is available at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/surveillance-camera-commissioner

CCTV cameras should provide images of recognition quality and should be positioned in such a way that site lighting does not interfere with picture quality. Refer to the Home Office Operational Requirements Manual for CCTV at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/cctv-guidance

Do you require a monitored system or motion activated cameras that will provide an alert if movement is detected on site. There are many options that allow you to view the property in real time.

A CCTV system should be designed to cover vulnerable areas at relevant times, such as the need for infra-red technology to record nighttime activity

If the CCTV system is intended for prosecution, it should have a recording and storage capability of 31 days, using a format that is acceptable to the police for evidential purposes

The design of the CCTV system should be co-ordinated with the lighting system to ensure that the quality of lighting is sufficient to support it

In high crime areas, cameras may need protection within vandal-resistant housings

Larger sites may benefit from an Automatic Number Plate Reader (ANPR) enhancement to the CCTV system. This is an effective way to manage vehicles coming onto site and monitoring any unauthorised vehicles that may attempt to enter.

The CCTV cameras including the housing must be regularly maintained and cleaned to ensure that the quality of the images are not inhibited. This could be the removal of a spider’s web or ensuring that moisture is not infiltrating the camera so that remedial measures can be undertaken.

Finally, ensure that suitable signage is in place warning that CCTV is in operation, this will assist in deterring criminals.

There are lots of things to consider when deciding on a CCTV system, so we always recommend that you speak with an accredited supplier and the CCTV system is installed by an NSI or SSAIB approved installer.

I hope you find this information useful, if there are any recommendations for future crime prevention messages, please let me know.

Feel free to share this message or post on social media. Further crime prevention advice is available on the Secured by Design website, design guides and information leaflets are also available

Regards

Jamie

Crime Reduction

Humberside Police

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