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Different shapes of CCTV security cameras and their uses

Different shapes of CCTV security cameras and their uses Bullet cameras. Dome cameras. Turret Cameras. These are all terms you would have seen and heard of if you’ve been exploring CCTV options for your property. You are probably wondering what the difference is aside from shape and what their different purposes are. What scenario does …

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CCTV footage helps prosecute shooting in Auckland downtown

CCTV footage helps prosecute shooting in Auckland downtown This article has a great example of a textbook CCTV setup providing footage for evidence in a prosecution. A feud between two gangs, the Head Hunters and the Mongols, escalated into a shooting at a hotel in the Auckland Viaduct. Note: footage is taken from the NZ …

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CCTV Installation for Rural homes: a comprehensive Guide

CCTV Installation for Rural homes: a comprehensive Guide As a homeowner living in a rural area, you may be concerned about the security of your property. Including your family, your belongings, and even livestock or large pets like horses. Protecting your home from theft and vandalism can be a challenge, but a carefully planned and …

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Wireless vs Wired CCTV Security systems: which is better?

Wireless vs Wired CCTV Security systems: which is better? Modern security systems, especially for residential installations, come in two forms when looking at how they are connected. Wired systems function on a wireless network, connecting to your home wifi network. Wireless systems run on network cables connecting to the central camera recorder. We break down …

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10 Auckland Regions with the most Business Break-ins

10 Auckland areas with the most Business Break-ins Last week we collated police data of all the break-ins in Auckland in 2022. Realising we could detail it further by location types, it was now possible to make a business specific victimisations report. The recent alarming trend of ram raids falls into this category. This business …

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3 types of Access Control Cards commonly used in NZ in 2023

3 types of Access Control Cards commonly used in NZ in 2023 Access Control – that is, electronic locks – can be set up and configured through a host of different technologies. There are biometric such as face recognition, fingerprint readers, or even retinal scans. There is the very rudimentary method of a numberpad. This …

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