Theme Park Surveillance Systems
Surveillance systems are becoming more evident and useful in theme parks throughout the USA and the rest of the world. Well known theme parks such as those owned by Six Flags in the United States are relying on the use of video surveillance systems not only for security but also to improve their operations. With the fast pace of technology in both park attractions and surveillance systems, the fit is becoming increasingly more significant. Both the visitors and the security staff may reap the benefits of modern CCTV or IP based surveillance in an amusement park setting. Some of the major applications of surveillance being used in amusement venues are:
- Visitor traffic monitoring
- Production video recording
- Rider Safety
- Child Safety
- Property Theft
- Tampering & Vandalism
- Insurance liabilities
Surveillance Cameras for Visitor traffic monitoring
Park management and security personnel can visualize visitor traffic patterns to see which attractions are most popular or determine if there are bottlenecks in the flow of visitors through the park. This can later help with fire safety evacuation routes or if more restrooms/concessions are required in certain areas.
Surveillance Cameras for Production Video Recording
Record your memories of a great day of fun. Some parks utilize security cameras to record visitors throughout their journey.
Video Surveillance for Rider Safety
CCTV surveillance can help with various aspects of safety for major attractions or rides. Cameras in the appropriate place can help the ride’s operators see that ALL riders are safely seated and not in harm’s way before the ride ever begins. The eyes in the sky can then accompany in the progress of the ride to ensure that visitors remain seated and are observing any other safety regulations.
Security Cameras for Child Safety
There is always a concern about children getting lost or even worse, abducted in the large concentrated traffic of amusement parks. CCTV Surveillance can help find children who have strayed or catch suspicious behavior of would be predators.
CCTV Cameras Monitor Property Theft
Visitors’ cameras and personal items can be watched over. Gift stores, souvenir shops and food courts can be monitored as well, to protect the park’s interests.
Security Cameras Protect Against Tampering and Vandalism
Park security can greatly deter any tampering with rides and equipment. Graffiti and vandalism can be reduced by the presence of cameras or capture the evidence to prosecute offenders.
Use Surveillance Systems to Mitigate Insurance Liabilities
Accidents, injuries, negligence and recklessness are all going to happen no matter where people (and lawyers) are present. Security cameras can help to capture the entire goings on to protect all Amusement Park patrons, security personnel and management.
Both the public sector of amusement park visitors and the private sect of Park owners and management can enjoy benefits of security camera systems. Prevention, deterrence and safety are the major issues involved. Surveillance systems are available for small, temporary carnival sites as well as large, state-of-the-art theme parks.
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 surveillance installations such as them park surveillance 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