Keeping a sharp eye on security
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Tracking best practices
Familiarity with the operation of new cameras and other system components is a basic requirement to understand how to use video surveillance systems in differing environments. Cameras today can do more than ever, and systems that take advantage of those new capabilities in a thoughtful and strategic way maximize the value to the cities and counties that use them. Ultimately, the best resource to maximize system function is a good systems integrator with computer networking expertise and knowledge of security/surveillance requirements such as camera placement.
Another way to ensure realistic system expectations — and maximize system value — is to research real-world examples like the ones mentioned. How are other cities and counties using video, and how does their success illustrate the expanding possibilities? After understanding what others have done, end-users should take a thorough and realistic look at what they are trying to accomplish with video — and what new features and technologies will make it possible to reach those goals.
Greg Peratt is director of sales, video solutions integration at Secaucus, N.J.-based Panasonic.
