Security Camera Catches Man Stealing Security Camera

I think one of the biggest things that makes being alive so great is irony. Irony, for me, not only makes you think but it also makes for some pretty hilarious stories. Especially in the case of a crime that took place in Bakersfield, California not too long ago.

Now there are some pretty dumb criminals out there, I mean really dumb. Just watch an episode of Cops or one of those World's Dumbest Criminals Caught on Tape and you will see exactly what I am talking about. You will see criminals walk in to rob a place with a mustache drawn on with a Sharpie or who will rob a place in the winter then walk home in the snow leaving footprints right to their doorstep.

But what is probably one of the dumbest and most ironic stories I have read recently comes from Bakersfield, California where a man was caught on a video surveillance camera stealing, surprisingly enough, a security camera. According to local authorities, a man removed the video surveillance camera from a medical office in the 500 block of West Columbus Street.

I guess he didn't think about taking the other cameras as well. Or maybe he didn't see them? Whatever the reason this man deserves a spot on one of those shows. However, this does bring up some very interesting questions. Like why did he only take the one camera? Why was that camera so important? And why in the hell didn't he disguise himself? Even if there was only the one camera the owners of the system would still have the footage recorded from the camera before it was removed. Some people are just really really dumb.

Police say that the man appears to be in his 20s with a dark complexion and a slight beard. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the man is urged to call Detective Scott Miller at 326-3552.

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Security Cameras Catch Potential Skimming Machine Criminal

Security cameras have captured video surveillance of a suspicious man in Sarasota, Florida who was seen approaching an ATM with a strange looking device. Sarasota Police are asking for any information on the man in the video footage.

The device seen in the video appears to be what is known as a skimming machine. A skimming machine reads debit card numbers as debit cards slide through the ATM. The person who is operating the skimming machine can then use that information to clean an account of all funds or even steal a person's identity.

The man was seen placing the device on a Bank of America ATM in Sarasota. A customer called police after finding the skimming machine on the ATM outside of the Bank of America located on Fruitville Road near Lockwood Ridge Road. Police reported that the potential skimming machine victim removed the device which may have compromised trace evidence.

Police do believe that the citizen found the device before the criminal had a chance to steal anybody's identity. Police did manage to pull three photographs from a security camera mounted near the ATM. The photographs depict a man wearing a zip-up Ralph Lauren hooded sweatshirt and holding the device in his left hand. Police are still unsure whether or not the device in the photographs is the skimming machine but they want to find out. Police are asking anybody who recognizes the man to call Detective Ronnie Roberson at 914-364-7316.

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Decoy Security Cameras

When it comes to a high quality security cameras, some people cannot afford them. It is no surprise that some security camera systems out there can be expensive, and with the economy like it is, a security camera system is not in everybody's budget. But does that mean you should just leave your family and home completely unprotected? Absolutely not!

Just because you cannot afford a security camera does not mean you cannot have a security camera on your house. Confused? I'm talking about a dummy camera. A dummy camera is exactly what it sounds like, a camera that looks real but doesn't work. It doesn't record anything or see anything, it's just there.

By using a dummy camera it actually looks like you have a fully working security system. That is because dummy cameras look identical to real ones. With a dummy camera you may not be able to catch any criminals but you may be able to deter them from vandalizing your home.

Like I said before, dummy cameras don't work. They are not connected to anything but that doesn't matter because you are the only one that knows they are not connected. One of the very first things a criminal looks for is security equipment like a camera. Just the presence of a camera alone is, in most cases, enough to make any burglar think twice.

There are certain qualities you want to look for in a good dummy camera. The most important is that it needs to look real. Don't just have a camera mounted on a surface where a real one would have wires and things coming out of it. This is a simple solution but there are definitely more sophisticated cameras out there.

You can get dummy cameras that have flickering LED lights on them or even a motion sensor. These are great because they offer the most real scenario of a security camera. Dummy cameras with a motion sensor will move around just like a real one but they won't capture any images. If you go for a system like this, then you will have the peace of mind that goes with a real system.

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Things to Consider Before Buying an IP Camera

Security systems are great and one of the most popular types of cameras to get is an IP camera. The main market for small security camera systems is typically small businesses and homes. The problem is that many people just jump right into getting a security camera system or an IP camera and do not fully consider all the options. Before you run off and buy an IP camera for your small business or home, there are a few things you need to consider.

Ask yourself if you want a complete picture or more detail. The purpose of why you want a surveillance system will determine what field of view you need. With overview images, you will have a view of a complete area such as an office, a parking lot or a driveway. You will also be able to monitor the general activities in the specific area. A highly detailed image is valuable where you have the need to identify specific details of any products, objects or people.

Another thing to consider is what area are you going to be monitoring and how wide is that area. When you take the specific area into consideration, try and determine the strategic points of your area and how far away they are from each other. Knowing this will determine what type of IP camera you need and just exactly how many you should get.

Another question to ask is when will you need your camera?Will you need to monitor only in the day time? Only at night time? Or in both day and night? Day and night IP cameras are intended for indoor and outdoor use in which there are poor lighting conditions. One thing to note is that when lighting levels drop to a certain point, the IP camera will automatically switch to night recording, using infrared technology to keep quality in black and white mode.

Ask yourself what type of housing your camera will need. You need to know that in areas of humidity, dust, snow, rain, high winds and other elements, adequate housing is necessary. You need to ensure that your device is protected from all elements, even from human vandalism.

Do you need the installation of your camera to be discreet? Do you want to install a camera and not let anyone else know that it is there? This is another important factor to take into consideration. It also helps in determining the type of camera, the camera mounts and the housing you will need.

Quality of image is important to everybody, but what you need to do is determine how important it is to you. The best way to find the best camera for you is to look at various screenshots and images from different IP cameras and determine which one looks good enough for you. IP cameras with progressive scan technology are ideal for people who plan on recording moving objects.

How about audio? Do you want to just see your camera feed or do you want to hear what is going on as well? If you do want audio, then you need to determine whether or not you want one way or two way audio. A majority of IP cameras out there that have audio functionality have a built-in microphone as well as input for connecting additional microphones and speakers.

So there you have it, pretty much everything you need to know about picking the right IP security camera for your small business or home. If you take all of these things into consideration, then you will have no problem getting the absolute best camera to suit your needs.

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Why We Need Security Cameras

The use and need of security cameras in today's world is rapidly increasing each and every day. It is sad that with what we like to think is a civilized race, we may become a victim of a crime at any moment. With the rough economic times, many people turn to crime as a means of surviving which is where why we need security cameras comes into play.

Security camera systems are being introduced for the safety and security of everyone, including you and your family. The basic security system means you don't leave any of your doors or windows unlocked or open. What many people don't seem to understand is that being a victim of a crime costs you a lot of money. More money, say, then it would take to install a security camera system.

A proper security system can assist you in more than one way. Not only can it alert you, your neighbors or local police officers of a crime but it can even catch the person doing it or even deter them from every doing it in the first place. A home that is protected by a security system is far less appealing to a criminal.

Being alert at your home or office is also helpful and a security system allows you to know what is going on at all times. This allows you to avoid unwanted accidents as well as burglaries and can also end up saving you and your family a lot of trouble and money.

Many security systems are very user friendly. You need to make sure you consider the features of your security system as well as the equipment and accessories that come along with it. A back-up power supply is also very helpful. A burglar will most likely cut the power to your house first so making sure your security system stays running with the power cut is extremely important.

Security systems are some of the best weapons a home owner has against a burglary or a business owner has against theft. So make sure that if you feel unsafe at your home or office that you get a proper security system as soon as possible.

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Security Cameras in Schools

School safety has unfortunately become a bigger and bigger concern in recent times. Threats that were never a problem ten years ago now plague students with fears and worries that make it almost impossible to study. Cyber bullying, hazing, and gang violence are more prevalent today than they have ever been and parents are starting to fear for their students to go to school and the students are becoming so stressed that they can't get their work done. More and more schools today are installing security cameras in their hallways and parking lots to reduce the violence and persecution between students, but does it really make a difference?

Security camera installation in schools seems to be something that will obviously help protect students in a learning environment, but as much as it will help some parents and students are up in arms about the invasion of privacy that security cameras represent. In a world where no touch under any circumstances laws are being passed concerning students and teachers the idea of watching students constantly may irk some people. The reality is the news networks are full of stories about students being hurt or even killed in their school environment. The presence of security cameras can not only protect students but it can help deter the bad behavior in the first place.

Take Fontainebleu High School in St. Tammany Parish School District. Recently one student approached another student brandishing a curling iron. Panic ensued. Some students jumped in to break up the fight while others threw up their fists in encouragement for the combatants. The crowd was enormous and teachers had to fight the tide to get to the fighting students. With these kinds of reactions to fights making it nearly impossible to see who is fighting security cameras would be invaluable. Luckily for Fontainebleu High School the school security cameras had recently been installed and the offenders were picked out among the crowd. Even better the students who tried to help were praised and the ones who egged the fight on were scolded. "Someone told me that we have more cameras in our high schools than the city of New Orleans has fighting crime on the streets, and ours work," Superintendent Gayle Sloan told the public.

Security cameras in schools can be expensive, anywhere from $500,00 for closed circuit television systems to millions for digital feed systems that broadcasts in real time to a computer network. In the past schools have been able to raise the money without a problem because to parents their childs safety is priceless.

A few things to consider when installing cameras are not to place them directly in classrooms so that they do not interrupt the teachers with unnecessary pressure. Hallways, entrance ways, parking lots, and stair wells are the best places for camera placement. Another thing to consider is that sound should probably not be used. Recording the conversations of students takes the privacy issue to a new level and it is best to avoid it. With careful planning security cameras in schools can greatly improve the lives of school age children that feel threatened at school.

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