Skate Park Surveillance Systems & Security Cameras
With the growth popularity of inline skating and skate boarding, skate parks have become extremely popular for city and county municipalities to install them inside of parks. City planners should consider a skate park surveillance system with security cameras when planning and budgeting for skate park projects. You do not have to search far to find cases of vandalism and unwanted graffiti in skate parks. A professional surveillance system with security cameras can help deter such activity as well as help prosecute against it in the unfortunate event that it occurs. A skate park surveillance system can also help document any injuries that occur in the park through video capture and help with any frivilous lawsuit attempts. The city of Grand Haven skate park is one example of a park that has already installed a surveillance system to monitor activity within their park.
Pre-construction is the ideal time to plan for your system so the cabling can be installed during construction of the park. This makes running cable underground much easier However, security cameras can also be installed into existing parks. Surveillance systems used for skate parks and other outdoor park type installations typicall consist of four to sixteen outdoor weatherproof security cameras. The cameras can be CCTV cameras (closed circuit television) or IP cameras. The cameras can be mounted to poles in and around the skate park or to other structures where the cameras can be mounted about ten to sixteen feet high. The digital recorder is the device that records the video to a hard drive so that it can be played back later. Typically the recorder is located in a nearby office or community center. If there is not an office located close to the park making it impossible to wire the cameras to the recorder, wireless equipment can be used to transmit the signal distances up to a 3 miles away. RG59 or RG6 cable is used to connect each security camera to the digital video recorder. A power supply box can be used to power all of the cameras. The power supply box can be located near the DVR as long as the cabes do not have to be run longer than 300-400 feet. If that is not possible the cameras need to be power closer to where they are mounted. The above image shows some typical equipment used in an outdoor surveillance application such as a skate park.
About the Author
This article written by Mike Haldas from CCTV Camera Pros. CCTV Camera Pros specializes in home, business, and government surveillance systems. Mike has over 13 years experience in the security and IT industry as hardware and software engineer and is available to help plan small and large scale applications such as skate park security camera systems. Please call 1-888-849-2288 or visit www.cctvcamerapros.com for additional information or to reach Mike or another surveillance engineer that can help you.
Geovision Surveillance System
A Geovision surveillance system is an excellent choice for a business or home surveillance system. The basic requirements for both home and business systems are very much the same and Geovision does a great job at meeting them. In fact many homeowner / small business owners are buying the same type of system to manage both their home security and to keep an eye on their businesses from within the office or remote locations.
Geovision surveillance systems use a Windows Vista or XP based computer to create a complete multi-camera security system that is simple to manage and monitor on site or remotely over the Internet. Geovision supports many different types of cameras with varying features and capabilities. Whether you are looking to install some inexpensive stationary dome cameras or a set up a sophisticated hybrid surveillance system with a mix of different types of IP security cameras, PTZ cameras and high resolution CCTV cameras, a Geovision system is the best choice in many cases.
CCTV Camera Pros offers complete Geovision surveillance systems at affordable prices that are suitable for both your home and/or business surveillance needs. We feel confident that these versatile and powerful surveillance systems are an affordable and reliable choice.
Geovision System Features
Intelligent Recording & Playback
- Privacy Mask Protection
- Advanced Motion Detection
- Scene Change Detection
- Pre-Recording Using HDD
- Advanced Round-The-Clock Recording
- Instant Playback
- Time Merge From Different Clips
- POS Point of Sale Integration
Flexible Record Confgurations
- Choice of recording at 15, 30, 60, 120, 240 and 480 frames per second
- Recording trigger by motion detection, alarm and schedule, and 24/7 around the clock recording
- Adjustable recording quality and frame rate for each camera
- Pre-motion and post-motion recording
Remote Surveillance – DVR Viewer
- Live Video & Audio via IE Browser
- Remote Search & Playback Support
- 3G Mobile Phone Support (3GPP)
- SSL Encrypt Connection Support
- Monitor Multiple Systems with Center V2
Notifications & Alerts
- E-mail notification with attached video images on motion detection and alarm
- E-mail notification on video lost or I/O error
- Directs PTZ dome to a preset location on motion and alarm activation
- SMS alerts available in Main System, Center V2 and Vital Sign Monitor
- Alarms on objects that pass between predefined regions
If you would like help in designing a Geovision surveillance system for your home, business, or government facility, please call CCTV Camera Pros at 888-849-2288 or visit CCTV Camera Pros website.
Infrared Security Camera
The BIPRO-540L4 infrared security camera from CCTV Camera Pros is an excellent choice for a mid-range night vision camera for home, business, and government surveillance installations. The camera features a 4mm fixed lens which gives you a wide angle view of your subject area. The 36 infrared LEDs are rated at 100 feet and the weatherproof housing make it an excellent choice for outdoor surveillance applications.
The body of this infrared camera feature an adjustable hood to protect the camera lens from direct sunlight. The tri-axis mount allows installers to adjust this camera to angle angle after being mounted to a wall or celining. The cable through body and bracket design completely conceal the cable for a neat and secure installation.
Infrared Security Camera Features
- Weatherproof Silver Body Good for Indoor & Outdoor Surveillance
- 540 Lines of resolution
- 36 infrared LEDs see up to 100 feet
- 1/3″ Sony CCD (Super HAD Day/NIght)
- 4mm lens
- 0.0 Lux Infrared Night Vision
- Cable Through Body & Bracket Design
- DCPower supply included
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Choosing the Best IP Camera Software
IP camera software, also known as network camera software and NVR software, allows you to record surveillance video from IP security cameras to a central computer / server over an IP network. Choosing the best IP camera software for your specific surveillance application can be challenging if you do not know the options that are available to you.
Having the latest IP /Network Security Cameras is only as powerful as the software you choose for interface with remote viewing, recording and remote control functions of your cameras. What good are the most powerful camera capabilities without a simple interface for access, monitoring and recording functions that YOU are actually capable of navigating through?
CCTV Camera Pros supplies NUUO IP Camera Software that can be installed on a Windows Vista or Windows XP computer and basically turns the computer into a network video recorder. Our opinion is that the NUUO NVR system is the best on the market. It has the latest features and the largest number of IP cameras brands and models are supported. The NUUO NVR software is designed with a user-friendly interface with the consumer / end user perspective in mind, so it is very easy to use.
The NUUO IP Camera Software features the following:
- View and monitor up to 64 channels from IP cameras, Network Cameras, & mega-pixel cameras
- Start with as small as a 4 camera license and grow up to 64 cameras over time
- Easy to use GUI Graphic User Interface
- Easy to manage smart Recording Schedule
- Dual monitor Real-Time display and Playback with HD quality at 30 frames per second
- “Smart Guard system” with 6 kinds of video analytics and 6 kinds of instant response
- Intelligent search for easy locating of recorded events
- Recording modes: Continuous, Event, Motion, Scheduled, Manually, w/ Audio, Auto Recycle
- Video Analytics: General motion, Missing Object, Foreign Object, Camera Occlusion, Loose Focus, Signal Lost.
- Real-Time A/V multi-events viewer and filter
- MPEG4 / MJPEG Video Compressions supported
- 2 way audio support
- Video Quality Enhancement Tools
- 1280 X 1024 or above recording resolution (mega-pixel IP cameras are supported)
- Centrally manage cameras from multiple locations
- Integrate with wireless network systems
IP Camera Software Setup Video
The following video demonstrates how simple it is to connect an IP camera system using the NUUO camera software that CCTV Camera Pros supplies.
If you would like help in designing an IP security camera system or choosing the best IP camera software for your home, business, or government facility, please call CCTV Camera Pros at 888-849-2288 or visit CCTV Camera Pros website.
Choosing the Best Hidden Security Camera
When considering the purchase of hidden security camera (also known as covert security cameras and spy cameras), a number of options and alternatives are available. There are very small cameras that may be completely concealed and there are also covert cameras that are built into inconspicuous decoy housings. These include fake fire sprinklers, dummy smoke detectors, mock motion detectors, hats, pens, watches, neckties, and nearly anywhere else imaginable. “Nanny Cams” can be found in stuffed teddy bears and other simulated children’s toys. Many of these cameras use motion-sensor technology so that recording is activated whenever movement occurs in the secured area. This practical function is something you may have to spend a little more money on when purchasing a covert spy camera, but it will certainly be worth it when you find out you don’t have to sift through the ashes of constant, insignificant dead video footage.
So where do you start? Whether you are building a new surveillance system or adding some hidden cameras
to your existing system, the following checklist of camera options / functions should be considered:
- Camera Type
- Compatibility
- Capability
- Cost
I refer to these four criteria for choosing hidden / covert spy cameras as the “4 C’s”. Think about them when you are shopping around for covert cameras to build a new surveillance system or upgrade your existing business or home surveillance system.
By following this simple 4 C’s Guide, you can decide on the hidden security camera that is right for you.
Hidden Camera Type
As stated in the introduction, there is a wide variety of covert camera types to choose from.
Think about the actions you are trying to capture and whom you are watching. Is it your employees or customers? Is it your babysitter or your children? This will help determine if you want a constant video feed or a more sophisticated motion detection device. It also will narrow down the placement of your cameras and the type of decoy bodies you should consider.
Camera Compatibility
Make sure the cameras are compatible with your existing surveillance system or other components you plan to use in a new surveillance system. Do you require IP cameras or wired Ethernet types? Will you need a more powerful video card in your computer monitor? Also check your DVR’s minimum requirements and limits.
Camera Capability
The capability of your camera depends on various factors. Do you need a wide angle of view or strong zoom power? Perhaps you require infrared cameras for night vision and low light areas of your home or business. Do you need high resolution for focusing on small, far away objects or to distinguish text?
Camera Cost
This is a constant factor in any purchase decision, especially in these trying economic times. Prices range from cheap, pen cameras at $40.00 each to powerful covert cameras within clever decoy body styles upwards of $259.00 each.
If you are interested in learning more about covert & hidden security cameras, please visit the CCTV Camera Pros website. You can jump directly to the product pages by clicking on the above images of the different camera types.