CCTV IN FOCUS accredited by Secured by Design
Commenting on the accreditation which was awarded as a result of an approval process carried out by the Secured by Design Independent Assessment Panel, Andy Hays, Operational Manager for CCTV IN FOCUS said: "Until now accreditation has only been given to companies supplying physical products. We are therefore naturally delighted that the work we are doing to raise the standards of CCTV installations has been recognised by Secured By Design."
Harlow based CCTV IN FOCUS has for the last two years been championing the cause for the independent testing and auditing of CCTV systems to ensure that, among other things, the images produced have the necessary qualities to make them fit for purpose. In the process of doing so, the company has come across numerous situations where thousands of pounds have been wasted on CCTV because systems are not meeting their clients' needs. Often this only comes to light after a major incident has occurred. One of the main reasons for this, believes Andy Hays, is the lack of a written Operational Requirement against which an installer can source the correct equipment and then install it to meet the clients' requirements. "Would you consider buying a house without first having a survey, or plan a new build without the advice of a quantity surveyor? The answer of course to both questions should be 'no' and yet it would appear that businesses and organisations are willing to spend many thousands of pounds on a CCTV system without first ensuring that their chosen installer has clear instructions as to what is needed and what is expected from the system?"
Jon Cole who is National Operations Manager for Secured By Design said: "Far too often CCTV has attracted negative publicity. The CCTV cameras and digital video recording systems on the market today are more than capable of doing the job for which they are intended. The problem lies with how the equipment is specified and how it is subsequently installed. The CCTV industry needs consultancies like CCTV IN FOCUS who can provide independent testing and advice on the all important Operational Requirement. I am therefore very pleased that CCTV IN FOCUS' credibility has been underscored by the Secured by Design accreditation."
CCTV IN FOCUS offers its services directly to end-users or via insurance companies, manufacturers, installers and consultants. By helping clients at the design stage to develop their Operational Requirement for new installations and by providing regular audits for clients with existing systems, the efficiency and effectiveness of CCTV in the UK is being significantly improved. This contributes greatly to the overall fight against crime and reinforces the deterrent aspect of CCTV operations.
For further information please contact:
Andy Hays
CCTV IN FOCUS
Unit 1, Crammond Park
Lovet Road
Harlow
Essex
CM19 5TF
Telephone: +44 (0) 1279 21 21 21
