The pros and cons of CCTV surveillance in public places is one that has been raging for several decades now.

Most people are firmly for the technology when used in the right way. It helps people feel safe whilst out in public and has seen many criminals brought to justice who would otherwise have gotten away with their awful actions.

That said, some people feel that CCTV is going too far these days and has crossed the line between protection and privacy invasion.

In this article, we will look at both sides of the coin, examining all the key information.

Pros of public CCTV

CCTV reduces crime

There is no doubt about it, the statistics speak for themselves. CCTV installation leads to a reduced crime rate, AND an increased conviction rate for the crimes commited.

It is an invaluable tool used by the police and is often the key piece of evidence used in a court case.

CCTV protects innocent people

CCTV isn’t purely a tool for the conviction either, it can also clear the name of those who have been falsely accused of crime and has kept many people from being sent to jail for things they didn’t do.

CCTV protects businesses

The last thing we need as a society is for new businesses to be torn apart by criminal activity before they have the opportunity to get off the ground.

CCTV is a must-have on commercial sites these days and stops theft and vandalism from causing havoc every single day across the UK. Of course, crime will still occur every now and then, even on sites with CCTV in place, but it is still a powerful deterrent and can be used by the police to track down the culprit or to file for an insurance claim in retrospect anyway.

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Reduce Traffic Rate

City planners will often use CCTV to get an overview of traffic congestion and design a strategy to resolve it.

Cons of CCTV surveillance

CCTV can be abused

Unfortunately, anyone can buy and use CCTV cameras in the UK. There are strict rules around this use, CCTV cannot be hidden or installed in private places such as bathrooms, for example, but this doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen on rare occasions.

This is not an argument for banning CCTV, as cameras stop plenty of crimes taking place as well, but suggests that more checks should be introduced on their use.

CCTV is expensive

A very different argument a lack of public CCTV. Cameras cost money, and many believe that there are better uses for public money than installing them in every public place across the UK.

However, you have to factor in the influence that CCTV can have if you are going to make this argument. The money used for CCTV could go directly to police funds to help prevent crime, but would this be more effective than CCTV installation in doing so?

Dogs have been used for protection purposes for hundreds of years and remain a vital part of the UK security industry.

CCTV, Security Guards, and Intruder alarms are all effective services that can be used to protect a business but nothing is quite as effective a deterrent to criminals as a canine security guard.

A great security dog is hard to find and only a few security companies such as Select Solutions security have the licences and vetting procedures in place to offer the service.

In this article we will examine the benefits of using dog security to protect your company and why they are such a great addition to an existing security guard team.

What are the advantages of canine security guards?

Security dogs, or ‘guard dogs’ are probably eh most effective physical deterrent it is possible to have on your premises. These unit have a highly attuned sense of smell and hearing and will be able to detect intruders far faster that a human guard. They can also cover a much larger area of land is a shorter period of time.

This makes dog security an extremely cost-effective option as one security dog can do the role of several human security guards. In fact, it is estimated that a security dog is comparable to around 5 human guards, pretty impressible right!

If you are looking for a way to maximise security at your next event, for example, but have a strict budget to stick to, security dogs could be a god-send. The last place you want to be taking the ‘cheap option is your security but with canine officers you can keep expenditure to a minimum without compromising in this key area.

We have a completely customisable dog security service here at select and can position handlers and their canine partners wherever on your property that they will be most effective.

If you choose to use a mobile dog unit rather than a stationary one we will work closely with you to determine the route that they will follow and how often  a patrol will be carried out.

We can usually arrange a dog unit to be assigned to your site at pretty short notice, making them the perfect choice if your security requirements change at very short notice.

What about drug dogs?

Some dogs are trained to detect certain substances such as drugs or weapons using their advanced sense of smell. There are many obvious advantages to this and it is no surprise that sniffer dogs are now a common sight in airports, sports events, concerts, and more.

Certain dog units are able to detect unusual scents such as money or gunpowder but these are slightly less common. If you have any specific illicit goods you are looking to protect yourself against, finding a detector dog is a major step in the right direction.

Have a chat with one of our security experts and we will work to find you the perfect dog unit for your needs.