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โNov-10-2018 05:29 AM
Grit dog wrote:Actually I have found the presence of cameras is a deterrent in itself. Most thieves around here go for crimes of opportunity. Unlocked car for anything of value. Since my neighbors and I have installed cameras on our block we have less foot traffic on the street. I installed duel bright outdoor lights, they stay on low until they detect motion then go to bright. Almost nothing will prevent determined thieves but most thefts are crimes of opportunity.
Where in WI?
Yeah, never understood the camera deal. I'm not a burglar, but If I was, I'd have a hood, glasses and a stick on beard...mic drop!
โNov-09-2018 04:51 PM
Y-Guy wrote:
To me its a multipronged approach that is needed.
* A fence is a good idea, as it stops casual wandering.
* Lighting is a must, and motion sensing lights are bonus in addition other lighting. Something very bright, ideally all around the RV.
* You can buy drive-way motion sensors to that would trigger an inside alarm, mount them to capture motion around the RV.
* Video is helpful to see what's going if you are home but unless you get a good system the helpfulness when you're away is minimized.
* Insurance, get a good coverage and pay for it. If you want ask your agent to visit and see if what you've done gets any discounts.
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โNov-06-2018 03:09 PM
GordonThree wrote:And a $10.00 hoodie and a pair of sunglasses defeats your 8mp.westernrvparkowner wrote:
I would be interested in knowing if there are any statistics that show how many property crimes are solved with the aid of security footage. Obviously photos help in major crimes where there is media exposure, but I wonder if those dark, grainy videos ever solve a common burglary like the OP is trying to prevent. Placing visible cameras might dissuade some thieves, but their visible nature make them easy to disable and avoid. Hidden cameras might film the crime, but won't have a deterrence effect. I think a better investment than cameras would be security lighting.
Investment in good equipment not the junk sold at big box stores.
Recently helped install a state of the art Panasonic system, with 6-8mp nightvision cameras. Dark and grainy is a thing of the past. Of course this was a public safety application not loss prevention.
โNov-06-2018 03:07 PM
โNov-06-2018 02:41 PM
GordonThree wrote:Even with a professional portrait quality photo, how much time and effort are the police going to spend trying to identify that thief who stole $40.00 worth of camping gear? I know in my few experiences with theft the police just gave me website to email a list of the items stolen and they would give me a police report number to give to my insurance company. The CSI unit stayed in their garage.westernrvparkowner wrote:
I would be interested in knowing if there are any statistics that show how many property crimes are solved with the aid of security footage. Obviously photos help in major crimes where there is media exposure, but I wonder if those dark, grainy videos ever solve a common burglary like the OP is trying to prevent. Placing visible cameras might dissuade some thieves, but their visible nature make them easy to disable and avoid. Hidden cameras might film the crime, but won't have a deterrence effect. I think a better investment than cameras would be security lighting.
Investment in good equipment not the junk sold at big box stores.
Recently helped install a state of the art Panasonic system, with 6-8mp nightvision cameras. Dark and grainy is a thing of the past. Of course this was a public safety application not loss prevention.
โNov-06-2018 02:28 PM
โNov-06-2018 01:39 PM
westernrvparkowner wrote:
I would be interested in knowing if there are any statistics that show how many property crimes are solved with the aid of security footage. Obviously photos help in major crimes where there is media exposure, but I wonder if those dark, grainy videos ever solve a common burglary like the OP is trying to prevent. Placing visible cameras might dissuade some thieves, but their visible nature make them easy to disable and avoid. Hidden cameras might film the crime, but won't have a deterrence effect. I think a better investment than cameras would be security lighting.
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