Interested in transitioning to Redeployable CCTV Cameras? Find out what key features you should be looking for to ensure maximised security.
Crime tactics have developed, meaning so has the way many businesses respond to this.
Redeployable CCTV Cameras have increased dramatically in popularity over the years due to their ease of installation and relocatable design, allowing enhanced flexibility in comparison to alternative solutions such as fixed CCTV.
However, due to this demand for mobile surveillance, there are various security companies offering their version of Redeployable CCTV.
To support you in your security search, we explore the key features you should look for with Redeployable CCTV Cameras in order to maximise your business and site’s safety.
What are the Essential Features of Redeployable CCTV Cameras?
Redeployable CCTV Cameras are a cost-effective and convenient surveillance solution for many businesses and organisations, particularly the Public Sector.
Their mobile design combined with security enhancing features allow them to take a dynamic, proactive approach to new and emerging surveillance requirements.
But not all Redeployable CCTV Cameras are designed and created equally, so making the right choice of both product and supplier is critical.
Being the UK's leading manufacturer and supplier in security solutions for over 20-years, below provides the essential features you should be looking for in Redeployable CCTV Cameras:
Rapid Deployment and Portability
The primary benefit of Redeployable CCTV is that they are quicker, cheaper and easier to install at crime hotspots.
Delivering plug and play capabilities, cameras of this type allow users to fix the camera to a lamppost or building, power it up and quickly commission.
The units should also be fully portable, so that they can be quickly redeployed to new locations if your security needs change or if a higher priority surveillance requirement arises in a different area.
Redeployable CCTV Cameras are ideal for targeting crime hotspots, helping Police and Local Authorities tackle existing and emerging crime threats, protecting construction site assets and managing rail development projects.
Any CCTV system that is overly complex to install or relocate is not a true redeployable system, and leaves your site vulnerable to security risks as you await the system to be installed.
Remote Access From Any Device, Anywhere
Users should be able to remotely access their Redeployable CCTV Cameras at any time from any device or via a CCTV control room.
By harnessing the camera's cellular connectivity, users should be able to access their cameras using their authorised laptops, smartphones or tablets - removing the requirement to be tied to a desk when reviewing videos.
Having remote access to cameras on demand also allows for dynamic and real-time responses to any emergency, wherever you are.
It also helps to provide peace of mind as you’re able to check in on your site, building or public space at any time to ensure protection is maintained for that location.
We provide mobile viewing software to all clients free of charge and completely unlicensed.
Most importantly, our Redeployable CCTV Cameras can also be integrated directly with any industry-standard video management software you may already have in place. Creating a streamline security process, with no need to change your whole system.
System Security Features
Having security features that protect your video transmission and storage separates expert manufacturers of Redeployable CCTV Cameras from the less experienced ones.
You should always look into the security features that are provided as standard with the camera. This will help you ensure no unauthorised users can gain access to your video feeds and that any footage captured remains secure.
The basic security features you should expect include:
- Ability to password protect the cameras
- Viewing software
- Devices' Wi-Fi networks.
While it is the user's responsibility to ensure these passwords are implemented and are set at a high difficulty level, the system you deploy also needs to allow for these to be used.
More advanced features to look for includes the utilisation of virtual private networks (VPNs), which ensure your video stream is not publicly viewable and the use of fixed static IP addresses.
It's critical that only those users who can authenticate their credentials can gain access to your camera network.
Any footage recorded on your cameras must be fully encrypted so that it cannot be viewed by anyone other than a user who has the relevant software, password and access rights.
We offer Stellifii, a UK-manufactured platform that delivers mobile surveillance, monitoring and remote insights.
Combining key technology tools, including analytics, video and IoT data into one cloud-based ecosystem, it provides users with the reassurance of enhanced data security, clear recordings and the ease of retrieving footage.
Compared to competitors, this additional protection aims to ease your service with us and provide you with complete transparency regarding your security.
If you’re concerned about your current supplier not providing these features, you can be assured that WCCTV products and services all offer the above and one of our experts would be happy to talk about this.
NDAA-Compliant Cameras
Although NDAA-Compliance is associated with US law, this is still an important factor for organisations and businesses within the UK, especially for the Public Sector.
Essentially, this restricts the procurement of video surveillance equipment from certain Chinese companies, and although there is no legal requirement for this, many organisations and businesses are now requesting this.
There are many benefits of utilising NDAA-Compliant Redeployable CCTV Cameras, and these are as follows:
- Enhanced Cybersecurity
- Improved Supply Chain Security
- Supports in Future Proofing Investments
- Increased Reliability and Performance
- Reputational Protection for Your Business
With all these benefits, we recommend that even if there isn’t a specific requirement for NDAA-Compliance, that you still look to utilise Redeployable CCTV Cameras that align with this.
Overall, this is to boost the protection of you, your site/property and any employees, visitors or customers that are utilising your business.
Local Recording Capability
All CCTV systems should offer live video stream and recording capabilities, however, ideally this should be local recording, not completed via cloud storage.
Accessing recorded footage allows you to review footage for criminal investigation, case building, and intelligence gathering - making this essential for any CCTV and monitoring application.
A high-quality deployable camera, such as the our 4G IR Mini Dome will contain integrated local recording capability facilitated by either a Solid State Hard Drive (SSD) or Hard Disk Drive (HDD), depending on your requirements.
This ensures you’re able to review live video, without risk of latency which can occur when utilising cloud storage systems.
Latency can risk evidence and without this, you may be unable to take any legal action against any offenders.
Weather-Resistance
Weather is unpredictable and your Redeployable CCTV cameras need to be able to withstand those conditions, whether it be boiling hot sun or more commonly, heavy rain and wind.
With that in mind, they should be enclosed in environmentally tested, sealed and vandal-resistant housing.
Not having this protection can lead them prone to damage and this can cause equipment to stop working.
Any moment where your cameras stop working or recording cannot take place is leaving you completely vulnerable to crime and security risks which are costly to your business.
That’s why all our Redeployable Cameras are IP65 rated to protect against water and dust ingress, and are fully encased in a powder-coated solid steel housing to help protect against vandalism.
Multiple Powering Options
Redployable CCTV systems should be completely flexible surveillance solutions that users can deploy at any location, but this isn't true for many cameras on the market. That's because they rely solely on mains powering - leaving remote sites completely vulnerable.
When selecting a CCTV system, you must consider where you will be deploying the cameras - will there be power available? Will there even be a place to mount the cameras?
Asking these questions will help solidify the type of Redeployable CCTV Cameras you can use at your site.
However, if you’re unsure, entrusting an established business like ourselves to guide you through their range and alignment with your requirements.
We have been helping companies answer these questions for over 20-years, which is why we have developed a range of solar-powered Redeployable CCTV Cameras for locations without power.
This is what true flexibility looks like, and ensures those remote, off-grid still have access to high-quality security.
Built-in Diagnostics and Remote Support
When deploying Redeployable CCTV for your business or organisation, your primary concern should be ensuring the monitoring and recording capabilities are of good standard to prevent and protect that location against crime.
You shouldn’t be left worrying about whether your cameras are configured properly or if they're even working at all.
That's why it's vital to select a camera that contains inbuilt self-testing diagnostics, preferably from a company that has a technical support team on hand to assist with your deployments and answer any questions you may have.
Our Redeployable Cameras are all supplied with our Heartbeat Diagnostics service, which performs daily checks on the cameras' health and operation.
This software completes continuous tests on key areas of the system to establish whether there are any elements of concerns or faults.
If any issues trigger, we can be proactive in the support we provide to prevent any downtime or minimise this as best as possible.
Our service allows us to reboot equipment remotely, so that the user can reduce the need for expensive and time-consuming site visits significantly.
And if these automated repairs don't work, then our Technical Support team is on hand to help with anything else you may need.
We provide ongoing support for the lifetime of the camera - not just until the warranty runs out!
Video Analytics
A CCTV system is only as useful as the incidents it actually prevents or captures, and ensuring any Redeployable CCTV Cameras are fitted with video analytics will help you identify incidents with greater ease to support this.
We understand the importance of accuracy. False alarms can be both time-consuming and costly to your business, creating vulnerabilities towards your site.
Video Analytics utilises smart tracking to establish even the smallest signs of danger, such as loitering.
All of our Redeployable Cameras are supplied with inbuilt video analytics to increase their efficiency, reduce the workload for you and/or operators and help you capture the incidents you want in an automated and intelligent way.
Our camera’s video analytics can be used for:
- Motion detection
- Dwell time monitoring
- Traffic violations and congestion monitoring
Add-Ons and Accessories For Camera Customisability
Every site and location is different, and what one requires security-wise, may not be required by another. Hence the need for camera customisability.
Generally, Redeployable CCTV Cameras offer various benefits, however, to enhance your security and ensure it suits your needs, you should keep aware of the add-ons and additional features a security provider offers alongside this.
These additional features tend to let users focus on particular areas which present more challenges towards them.
With 20-years of experience supporting various industries and businesses with their security, we developed a range of Redeployable CCTV Cameras that feature customer-led customisation options.
That's why every unit features additional input channels to integrate accessories such as secondary cameras, including Automatic Numberplate Recognition (ANPR) cameras and Time Lapse Video.
Other accessories that can be directly integrated include a live voice-down audio challenge feature that allows a live or recorded audio warning to be triggered, helping to deter criminal activity, as well as sirens and banshee alarms.
As a product manufacturer, we seek to work in partnership with our clients. This helps us continually develop our product and service offering to match your changing requirements.
Who can use Redeployable CCTV Cameras?
Having been supplying Redeployable CCTV Cameras around the globe since 2001, we identified the following key applications for these systems:
- Police Departments - Support in proactively responding to crime hotspots prone to issues such as, ASB.
- Local Authorities - Support in preventing and protecting your local area from increasingly common crimes like fly-tipping.
- Housing Associations - Support in property protection and reducing any unwanted behaviour at any housing associations.
- Traffic and Highways Management - Support in monitoring any traffic issues or violations and maintaining a safe environment during any development projects.
- Construction Site Security - Support in preventing and responding to any intruders, helping to protect assets and worker’s safety.
- Major Events Security - Support in monitoring any suspicious behaviour and can be relocated between different events and premises.
- Vacant Property - Support in monitoring and proactively protecting vacant properties from dangers such as squatting and theft.
Why Choose WCCTV For Redeployable CCTV Cameras
As an established security supplier, we understand the pain points across various industries and have designed Redeployable CCTV Cameras that support businesses with these.
Our customer-focused products aim to provide a convenient, cost-effective solution that is easy-to-use, from installation and ongoing support to decommissioning, if required.
We understand that for most managers and owners, your responsibilities are expansive and by using our Redeployable CCTV Cameras, the burden of security no longer falls on your shoulders.
Backed by our best-in-class fully-managed service, our units provide a proactive and reactive response to threats in which most other competitors may not be able to cover.
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