The Unsubtle Approach. Why CCTV Towers are Massively Effective

Back in the day, CCTV cameras were subtle. Sitting unobtrusively at the sides of buildings or hidden away in corners, most people didn’t notice they were there.

CCTV towers have changed all that. These 6-metre-high giants are impossible to miss, and nobody would ever describe them as unobtrusive.

This is one of their advantages. They are the ultimate in overt security.

In this article, we shall be looking at the many benefits of CCTV towers, starting with their obvious lack of subtlety.

Their size

Most CCTV tower masts are more than 20 feet high with powerful cameras at the top. On any site, they are an imposing presence.

Criminals see them from a distance, fear them and leave.

Add in the additional features — floodlights, strobe lights and sirens, for example —and CCTV towers become a loud, highly visible warning to steer clear.

When criminals scope out a site, they are looking for an easy target. Camera towers allow you to get ahead of the situation and deter them, rather than reacting to the crime once it’s happened.

Flexible mobility

Despite their impressive height, CCTV towers are highly mobile. They can easily be repositioned according to the needs of the surveillance area.

They’re solar powered and communicate via the mobile network — so they don’t need electricity or an internet connection. It means they can be deployed anywhere.

This ability to move provides flexibility. You can strategically position a tower to cover a remote location, high-risk areas such as entry points, or to protect valuable equipment.

This versatility is why CCTV towers are a popular option for construction sites. As different phases of the construction project are completed, you can move them to the next area of activity and maintain continuous security.

Autonomous alerts

CCTV uses artificial intelligence to trigger alerts. You can stipulate which areas to watch, when to watch them, what to look for and the required response.

If there’s an alert, you can see exactly what’s going on. The footage can be viewed in real time by you or a nominated individual via a phone app.

The technology can also trigger a whole range of features. Instead of just watching something happening, you can use these features to respond to it. For example:

• Switching on floodlights
• Setting off a loud siren
• Automatic video recording
• Email notification
• ARC incident management

ARC incident management means the alarm response is dealt with by trained security professionals at an alarm receiving centre. They will assess the cause of the alarm trigger and initiate the appropriate response.

Ease of installation

Unlike traditional CCTV cameras which require infrastructure work such as laying cables, CCTV towers are extremely quick to install.

This adds to their flexibility. They can be reused across multiple sites, or installed on a temporary basis and removed when CCTV is no longer needed. It’s a significant cost saving for locations which don’t need continuous monitoring.

Ease of installation also makes CCTV towers a scalable solution for sites which have a fluctuating level of risk, or for events which vary in size. Additional towers can be added whenever necessary, then taken away afterwards.

Cutting-edge camera technology

From the lofty height of 6 metres, the 3 bullet cameras have a wide field of view. They can cover an entire site.

These cameras are agile. They can pan 360°, tilt and zoom in on the target. Sensor technology means that nothing is missed. They can see absolutely everything that happens in clear detail, even from a distance.

Because most criminal activity happens after dark, these cameras are designed with excellent night vision. A low-light sensor captures ultra sharp images at night, as well as during the day.

Durability

CCTV towers are designed for durability. They are fully weatherproof, able to operate without a hitch in conditions ranging from intense cold and driving rain to intense heat.

This resilience means that your security will never be compromised by the UK’s ever-changing weather — a major advantage when you need continuous surveillance at sites which are outdoors or in an exposed location.

Finally, as we mentioned earlier, these towers are quick to install. With older CCTV technology, it may take weeks or months for a plan to be approved, and for a construction team to put the necessary infrastructure in place.

We can get your CCTV tower up and running within a few hours. For more information, call the Classic Services team on 0844 561 0578 or send us a message here.