What are Active Deterrent Cameras and why should I install them?

Technological advancements haven’t escaped the security camera market, which has progressed to the point of cameras being so sophisticated that they included advanced security features, whilst still keeping in a homeowners and businesses budget.

These Active Deterrent Cameras have several features that not only capture footage of those in their presence, they also have the ability to make these people aware they are being watched, increasing the chances of potential perpetrators not continuing with their plans to commit crime.

We take a closer look at the features of active deterrent cameras and explain why they’re fast becoming the most popular type of camera PROCCTV is installing!

What are Active Deterrent Cameras?

CCTV and security cameras are helpful once an incident has taken place and can assist the police and community in getting to the bottom of the offence. Being able to playback footage and identify what has transpired can assist authorities in apprehending the criminals. Security cameras certainly act as a deterrent, but only if people are aware of their presence.

Active deterrent cameras make their presence known! They combine the advanced camera technology with alarm and alerting features including; flashing strobe lights, sirens and the ability to two-way-talk. This alerts not only the person in the cameras vicinity but also others including the community in earshot.

Like traditional CCTV cameras, these active deterrent cameras use artificial intelligence (AI) to distinguish between objects, people, animals, vehicles, weather conditions, etc. This significantly reduces the number of false alarms and ensures that homeowners are only alerted to genuine events of concern.

What features to Active Deterrent Cameras have?

Advanced Motion Detection

Active deterrence cameras are more advanced in motion detection technology than standard security cameras. Most cameras generally employ a pixel-based motion detection whereas active deterrent cameras use AI and smart motion detection (SMD).

SMD is more reliable as it analyses the cause of the change in pixels when motion is detected, taking the shape of the object that is moving and comparing it against its databases which houses a library of shapes, enabling it to identify the object as a human, vehicle or something else. The camera is then able to act as per the instructions you have chosen for it, setting off an alarm, strobe light or playing an audio message.

Flashing lights

Active deterrence cameras have a key feature of flashing strobe lights that are activated and flash repeatedly when the camera detects motion - alerting individuals that they are being monitored. They are red and blue in colour so that they stand out even in adverse weather conditions such as heavy rain.

Speakers

The in built speakers enable either a siren, custom audio message or two way talk to disorientate and distract any intruders that are identified. The alarm is what makes these cameras so special as they are the only type on the market with such a feature.

Notifications

The active deterrent camera alerts you in real-time whenever the motion detector is triggered. You are then able to view the footage on the app and observe what the camera is picking up in real time.

Remote Viewing And Control Capabilities

Using a Digital Mobile Surveillance System (DMSS) the user is able to monitor footage in real time, as well as play back footage, using an app on their mobile, device or computer.

What Are The Benefits Of Active Deterrent Cameras?

Only Receive Relevant Alerts

SMD is the most accurate technology on the market. It is better at determining if the object is human or a vehicle (depending on your settings) and therefore results in fewer alarms and only receiving real-time notifications when there’s the likelihood of a genuine incident of concern. Less notifications means that there’s no complacency when the alert goes off as greater alarm accuracy is guaranteed, with some models achieving a less than 2% fail rate.

Enhanced Deterrent Compared to Traditional Security Cameras

Through a combination of flashing lights, strobe lights and sirens, active deterrent cameras make their presence known - knowing they are being watched is going to decrease the chances of any criminal activity occurring. As well as distracting the person, they draw attention to the persons location for anyone in the vicinity who can see or hear the camera.

Control Cameras From Anywhere

Active deterrent camera’s have remote control capabilities that allow you to control a camera from wherever you are, through its associated app on your mobile phone or device (as long as you have an internet connection at the cameras location). You can activate and deactivate the system and talk through the two-way speaker.  

Contact us today to include active deterrence cameras at your property!

If you’d like to include active deterrence cameras as part of your suite of security cameras, contact us today! Whether upgrading your out of date system or installing a brand new one - we can tailor a package to suit your needs at your home or commercial premises.

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