CCTV for Security Professionals

The information you need to select the ideal closed-circuit television (CCTV) system --or to design your own!

Alan Matchett (Author)

9780750673037

Hardback, published 10 January 2003

304 pages
25.4 x 17.8 x 2.3 cm, 0.81 kg

"Alan Matchett brings together customers and vendors with a book that lays down the foundation of video surveillance. ...Nontechnical security managers stand to gain the most from this book, specifically the knowledge to communicate effectively with equipment sales personnel. For the equipment vendor, this book should lead to a better understanding of customer needs and perspectives. And anyone else who isn't already fluent in the language of coax, CODECs, and connectors will receive a fine overview." --Security Management

CCTV for Security Professionals provides the information necessary to design the ideal CCTV system. The chapters are stand-alone sources of information on their subjects and are presented in logical sequence to guide the reader from basic principles to more complex for a complete system understanding.In his straight-forward and informative text, Alan Matchett approaches the camera systems from the user's point of view, providing the security manager with the knowledge to discuss the system, its desired features, and the areas of design concern within the context of an organization's business model. This can prove to be invaluable when evaluating an existing system, the use and components of a given system, or in evaluating a system design proposed by a vendor.Installers and service personnel will benefit from the functions and possibilities that are available with the various components and by gaining an understanding of their customers' needs. Newer technicians will learn how to set up the system properly, and can familiarize themselves with the technologies that go into a CCTV system. Security equipment sales personnel will also gain a better knowledge of the customer's needs as well as learn to determine exactly what questions they should be asking the customer and what the customer's responses mean. In this manner, the book will offer invaluable tips to ensure customers get exactly what they expect in a system.

1. Purpose of a Camera System
2. Determining Necessary Requirements
3. Key Elements of the System
4. Choosing the Cameras
5. Control Equipment
6. Recording and Video Storage
7. Enhancing Recording Capabilities
8. Covert and Overt Cameras
9. Connectivity
10. Outdoor Considerations
11. Tying It All Together
Glossary
Index

Subject Areas: Computer security [UR], Security & fire alarm systems [TNKS], Television technology [TJKV], Causes & prevention of crime [JKVC], Television [APT]