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Would a code of practice for CCTV make video surveillance more effective?
Speaking at IFSEC International two experts from AD Group – COO Pauline Norstrom and MD Simon Adcock – offered their insights into a code of practice for CCTV and the technology’s future developments.
Of course this not the first time that discussion of CCTV implementation is being discussed in detail.
Under the last Labour Government, a national CCTV strategy was set up to oversee the UK’s approach to the technology.
It is from that strategy from which foundations were set up for the current code of practice –now the aim is to increase prosecutions.
“People don’t seem to realise that in the UK only one in 70 cameras are owned and operated by the police,” said Norstrom.
“With the amount of privately owned cameras currently in service, the code of practice will give everyone an idea of how they can be correctly used. It will also raise standards and quality which will lead to an increase in prosecutions.”
Adcock believes that a better environment for buyers can be created with better understanding and practices, adding ““The problem with the industry now is that it is entirely self-regulated which basically means buyers should beware.”
“There is a definite need for this code, because there is a clear knowledge gap with everybody who is involved in the industry, be it end users, suppliers or installers.”
With CCTV being such a hot topic, it is clear that the AD Group will continue to back and encourage better working practices with one code for all to maximise the technology’s potential and long-term future.
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