Halifax Police Got it Right

The Halifax Police Department has a great plan to protect their city which is both strategic and cost effective. Their safety plan exemplifies the advantages that cameras for security have for protecting people's homes and large areas of a city. The Halifax police are using wireless security cameras to catch criminals and control large crowds during events. They see the benefits and advantages of using a wireless system to monitor their city.

Instead of installing more fixed cameras throughout the city, they realized that having wireless cameras would be more cost effective. They can move the cameras where they need them, when they need them. During events such as concerts, more cameras will be needed in that area to control and monitor the influx of people and activity. Portability is one of the major advantages to using a wireless system. A string of robberies might occur in a neighborhood one week and at a shopping mall the next week. Having the portability of a security camera will allow them to monitor areas of town they think crimes will be occurring or where there are hot spots for criminal activity. Being able to move locations of the security cameras will allow police to gather more evidence as well because the cameras won't have to stay in one fixed position or location. This will, in turn, raise the probability of catching criminals.

There are other advantages of wireless security systems that the Halifax police department will benefit from. The most important is that the cameras have high resolution and capture clear images. This will make it easier to identify individuals or distinguishing characteristics. Having an image will make the likelihood of an arrest greater. The other security cameras in the city have the risk of being damaged. With the new cameras being used, there is no chance that the cameras can be turned off because there isn't any wiring to be cut or pulled. A lot of criminals will cut the wires off a security camera to disable them if they know they are being monitored. The cost effectiveness of the new cameras will help lower costs for the police department. Wireless security cameras are inexpensive and don't require any type of wiring system to be monitored. They are battery operated and can be viewed from any location. The advantages of using security cameras and the knowledge of the Halifax police will help keep their city safe.


About the Author: Mike Ward is the owner and operator of Security Cams, a leading online provider of wireless security cameras and hidden cameras. For more information about security cameras, please visit www.security-cams.com.

Wireless Security Cameras on Campus

An issue that large universities struggle with is campus protection. There are so many students that commute to campus for class, and students also make campus their home by living in the dorm rooms. Not only does the campus need to protect students, staff, and faculty, they have to protect the students’ dorms which have become their homes. There are so many areas of campus that need to be protected such as parking lots, dorm halls, lecture halls, and dining halls. Campus security does a great job to protect areas, but not every space can be viewed at all times. Campuses are now turning to wireless security cameras for added protection. The security cameras not only monitor the campus, but the cameras are on every minute of the day and night, and record images.

In recent headlines in San Antonio, Texas, the University of Texas San Antonio has opted to use wireless security cameras on their campus. The University is increasing the number of students accepted and areas of the campus are being expanded. They had to build a new parking lot to accommodate the students, staff and faculty. The parking lot can park up to 600 vehicles. Campus officials were concerned with the safety of the parking lot because it is in a remote location on campus, and so many vehicles would be parked there as it is the largest lot on campus. The campus police use the recorded footage to capture license plate information they may not have not have recorded if something happened. They also use the wireless security cameras to monitor unusual behavior. It also records every car that leaves and enters the parking lot. The security cameras have proven to be effective. They have solved cases involving theft and attempted break-ins. The cameras are a deterrent to crime and help keep the campus safe.

Using wireless security cameras for campus protection is cost effective and reliable. The cameras deter crime, produce clear images, can be moved easily to view different areas on campus, and help campus police watch over the campus. Campus officials will be able to meet budget criteria for safety because the only fee associated with using a wireless camera is buying the cameras. The cameras don’t require a monthly fee for usage like most security alarm services. Students will start to feel safer on campus knowing that there is 24/7 protection, and police can do their job easily with the images provided from the footage.

About the Author: Mike Ward is the owner and operator of Security Cams, a leading online provider of wireless security cameras and hidden cameras. For more information about security cameras, please visit www.security-cams.com.

Operation Wireless Security Cameras

A favorite Austin landmark, for both locals and visitors, is Lady Bird Lake. It was formally known as Town Lake. The Colorado River runs through the downtown area. It is great for the scenery and also for as a place to work out. The trails around the shoreline are popular for walking and biking and the trails are never empty. It has been a favorite among walkers, runners, and bikers since the 1970s when the trails were built. In Texas, it is one of the oldest urban hike and bike paths, and it still maintains its popularity and purpose for recreation.

Unfortunately, due to the popularity and crowded location, this has become a hot spot for theft. People sometimes leave their cars unlocked while the run, so they won’t have to worry about working out and holding their keys. Valuables such as cell phones were being stolen from cars. The Austin Police Department set up a sting to catch some of the thieves that lurk around Lady Bird Lake. The police set up designated cars in the parking areas around the trails. The cars were set up with wireless security cameras in them to catch the thieves while in action and to monitor their behavior to see what they were targeting for theft.

The footage being recorded from the wireless security cameras was viewed from another location nearby so the police could spring into action quickly without being detected right away. In one of the cars, the police left the car keys in the car. A thief saw the keys in the car and sure enough made an attempt to steal the car. The thief actually started up the car and was ready to drive off until the police surrounded the car and mad an arrest for attempted robbery. All of which was seen on the footage being recorded from the security camera inside the car. Other cars were set up with the windows left open and some thieves looked inside the cars for anything of interest or value.

The operation was able to be carried out because of the use of wireless security cameras. They could be set up and hidden in the cars easily because there’s virtually no instillation. Wireless security cameras can be viewed from any location, and in this case was done so with a laptop in a nearby safety location. The security cameras also provided evidence for prosecution of the thieves because the video was being recorded. The security cameras provided assistance in the police operation.

About the Author: Mike Ward is the owner and operator of Security Cams, a leading online provider of wireless security cameras and hidden cameras. For more information about security cameras, please visit www.security-cams.com.

Security Cameras in the Hills

The Hollywood Hills are notoriously known as the place to live if you are a celebrity or have a lot of money. The homes are fabulous and worth millions of dollars and the views of California are amazing. Not only are the homes expensive, but the decorations of the homes are also valuable. Because of the prestige of the Hollywood Hills neighborhood, it can also be a hot spot for thieves looking to make some money by stealing. A lot of homeowners in this neighborhood have security devices to protect their homes.

Recently, two robbers were hitting the area trying to break into different homes. They worked in the middle of the day when they knew people would be at work or out enjoying the California sunshine. However, one celebrity took the initiative of installing home security cameras on her property. Lindsay Lohan’s house was almost broken into but luckily the images of the thieves were caught on her security camera, and they weren’t able to break into her house to steal anything. The Los Angeles Police Department released the video footage of the two men trying to break in. They even have recorded video footage of the type of car they were driving, a gray station wagon, and the activity from their attempted break in. One man stayed in the car to drive away at a moment’s notice, and the other guy used some sort of tool to try and break in through the house gate. The Los Angeles Police Department is hoping that someone will recognize the two men from the released video footage and turn them in.

Home security cameras aren’t just for the rich and famous. They can be used by everyone because they are so affordable and easy to install and use. Wireless security cameras are the easiest cameras to install because there aren’t any wires that have to be connected to a home monitoring system. They also have the feature to be set up to the internet, so that you can view the footage from a computer while you are away at work or just away from home. If Lindsay Lohan didn’t have a home security camera, the images of the men may have never been recorded and released to the public. She was lucky that their attempted break in was unsuccessful, but now they men are likely to be caught because of the clear images from the camera. Their chances of robbing another home have decreased since the likelihood of their arrest is high. Security cameras provide protection for your home and they also help the police to capture criminals.

About the Author: Mike Ward is the owner and operator of Security Cams, a leading online provider of wireless security cameras and hidden cameras. For more information about security cameras, please visit www.security-cams.com.

Camera Thief Caught on Wireless Security Camera

When a business owner arrived to work in the morning, he noticed that two benches had been moved and were placed in front of the door. He looked around to see why they would have been moved, and saw that the security cameras were missing. Upon review of the recorded footage, he discovered that in face the cameras were stolen. The business owner jokingly remarked that perhaps the thief wanted the security cameras for his mother’s day gift for his own mother.

Fortunately for this business owner, the camera thief wasn’t very smart. The wireless security camera captured and recorded a clear image of his face right before he stole the camera. The thief was wearing a mask, but it didn’t hide his entire face. From the images, the thief’s mouth, nose, and eyes are still visible from the mask. The images were recorded up until the second he stole the camera, so the business owner and the police have a picture of the masked man to show the public. They are hoping that someone will recognize enough features of his face that were shown so they can make an arrest and prosecute the man.

In addition the wireless security cameras affixed to the front door, there were also cameras mounted on the rooftop of the building. The rooftop cameras also recorded images of the theft taking place. The masked thief was described as having ninja like characteristics. He went to great lengths to steal the cameras that were also on the rooftop. To get to the rooftop, the thief had to jump fences and scale up the side of the building use a lumber rack for hand and foot holdings. Not only did he have to climb up 18 feet high, but it was raining while all of this was taking place.

After police reviewed the footage the cameras had recorded before they were stolen, it appears that the thief’s purpose was solely to steal the cameras. He never tried to break into the store. Also, after investigating the outside of the building, there weren’t any attempts to break door locks or windows. The business owner is puzzled by the thief’s actions. He said that wireless security cameras are so affordable and, he doesn’t know why the thief wasn’t trying to steal merchandise from his store.

Employees of the store have posted pictures of the masked man around the store and put the video footage up on YouTube. They are hoping someone will recognize the parts of his face that were shown. The wireless security cameras the thief now has in his possession will more than likely be the reason the man is found and charged with theft.

About the Author: Mike Ward is the owner and operator of Security Cams, a leading online provider of wireless security cameras and hidden cameras. For more information about security cameras, please visit www.security-cams.com.

Solving Crimes With Security Cameras

The most effective defense in solving a crime is proving the facts with evidence. Wireless security cameras provide evidence against crimes that can’t be disputed against. What you see on camera, is what happens on camera. “The lens never lies.” Security cameras have been used in court to convict criminals of robbery, violence, harassment, and car accidents. Recently, in a high profile prosecution, the video footage from security cameras is providing evidence to convict a person of violence and robbery.

You can’t go a day without watching the news and hearing stories of the Craig’s List killer, Phillip Markoff. His most recent allegation is that he robbed and assaulted a woman at a hotel. There is even video footage from the hotel security camera to prove that he was at the hotel, the scene of the crime. The footage will play a large part in the case for providing evidence, and if convicted, he’ll spend up to 50 years in prison if convicted on a guilty charge. The footage from the security camera shows Phillip Markoff walking around the Holiday Inn Express in Rhode Island. The footage doesn’t show him in a hotel room, but prosecutors can prove, at least, that he was at the hotel. Two days before this footage was recorded, police are claiming that he killed a masseuse at a Marriot hotel in downtown Boston. It hasn’t been released if there are tapes from the Marriot hotel. It is likely that there would be some type of hotel security cameras in the lobby, and that footage would also aid in convicting him of the murder that took place at the Marriot.

Phillip Markoff is only 23 years old and was a med-student. He is in jail currently awaiting trial for the murders. He is being held without the possibility of getting out on bail. He was engaged to be married in the near future, and his fiancée has called off their wedding. It seemed as though he had a great future ahead of him with a promising medical career and wife. However, the evidence from the security cameras recorded evidence from the double life he was leading.

Wireless security cameras are so effective as evidence because the crimes or actions of everyday life can be viewed in real time if they are monitored. If they aren’t monitored, the recordings provide clear images. The cameras have a high resolution and provide clear images.

About the Author: Mike Ward is the owner and operator of Security Cams, a leading online provider of wireless security cameras and hidden cameras. For more information about security cameras, please visit www.security-cams.com.

I've got my eye on you

Somerville residents are not happy with the precautions that the city has taken to add extra public safety. The police department has installed security cameras throughout the city in secret locations. The use or location of the cameras was not discussed or open for public debate, and there was an executive decision made by the city to use the cameras. The public has concerns about their civil liberties, and the city is concerned with the public’s safety and security. Residents are concerned that the cameras will be used to target certain individuals. They feel as if they are being spied on, and they aren’t having their privacy respected. Residents are also concerned about who will be watching the security cameras, and who is monitoring the people watching the video footage.

The Boston area has taken a strong interest in using wireless security cameras and having a wireless network of public agencies to protect the city. There are currently 95 cameras installed and the budget was estimated at $4.5 million. Homeland Security gave a grant for the city to budget for the cameras. In the Cambridge area, there was a public outcry after learning of the plan to install security cameras in their city. City officials have since removed the use of cameras from their area because the public was unhappy. Somerville residents are upset that they weren’t given the choice to decide on the use of the cameras. They wished that they were given the same courtesy as Cambridge residents received.

The police in Somerville are defending the use of the cameras. Most of them are used for traffic purposes, and the other cameras are set up along bike paths to patrol public safety. They cameras they are using have a low resolution and can’t clearly capture a person’s face. The police chief explained the tapes from the recorded camera footage would only be stored for two weeks and then taped over. The public can also have access to monitor the footage, or they can pay a small fee to purchase recordings of the tapes. The main purpose of the cameras is to monitor traffic for police and the fire department. The fire chief said the recorded images are helpful because they can route out the fastest way to the scene of an accident or fire.

The residents’ response to the defense of security cameras was to have police patrol the city with more policemen on duty at a time, and to have the city install more lighting throughout the city and bike paths. However, police officers can’t be at every point of the city 24 hours a day and seven days a week. The security cameras provide ongoing protection and images, or evidence, of crimes and traffic accidents. While police officers offer great protection and save lives every day, the cameras add an extra boost of security.

About the Author: Mike Ward is the owner and operator of Security Cams, a leading online provider of wireless security cameras and hidden cameras. For more information about security cameras, please visit www.security-cams.com.

Car Accidents Caught on Surveillance

A hit and run car accident occurred in Florida last week. A black truck ran a red light and slammed into a car with three passengers. Some walked away with cuts and bruises, but another passenger in the car was left at the scene in critical condition. No one knows what happened to the person driving the truck because he fled from the scene. Other cars drove by the accident and did not render any aid. You may be wondering how Florida police know all of these details if nobody stopped to give an account of the accident. This horrible hit and run car accident was caught and recorded on a security camera at the corner gas station.

The security camera captured the entire accident. Unfortunately, the way the camera was angled did not provide a picture of the truck’s license plate. Police do know, however, from the video surveillance tape the make, model, and color of the truck. The video has been shown on the news nationwide in hopes of catching the driver and prosecuting him. Florida police are hoping that someone watching the news that saw the video tape will come forward and offer information. The chances of catching the driver in this hit and run accident are higher than most because of the security camera that captured and recorded the footage.

In a different event, a man was injured after being hit by a driver who also fled from the scene. This accident happened in a neighborhood and, a family’s home security camera caught the hit and run. A man walking down the street was hit by a car. His leg was broken from the impact of the car hitting him. He was very lucky though because he only suffered a broken leg and lived through the accident. In this case, police were also lucky to have clear evidence from the family’s security camera.

These are other examples of how great security cameras are in recording evidence. Unfortunately, these examples are tragic but police are hopeful the tapes will help in catching the hit and run driver and provide enough justice for the man who was hit by a car. Security cameras provide clear pictures and can make a huge difference in whether or not someone is prosecuted after committing a crime. They are more reliable than an eye witness accounts especially in the case of a hit and run accident because someone might not know the make or model of the vehicles involved. It can also be hard to remember specific details in an event.

About the Author: Mike Ward is the owner and operator of Security Cams, a leading online provider of wireless security cameras and hidden cameras. For more information about security cameras, please visit www.security-cams.com.

Security Cameras in Schools

School districts throughout the country are updating their standards and policies for safety. It is becoming the norm for districts to install security cameras at all levels of their campuses; elementary, middle, and high school. The cameras are used as an extra means of security and monitoring the campus. School districts are cracking down on bullying, theft, violence, vandalizing, and school shootings. Not only do the security cameras act as a deterrent against students committing crimes, but they also record evidence in the event that a crime was committed.

Last year in Louisiana, St. Tammany Parish School Board, planned to have security cameras as a part of their budget. The school district voted on whether or not to have the cameras installed on their school’s campuses. The vote was unanimous, and both school officials and parents were enthusiastic about the district taking a step to help improve and deter school violence. Each campus had anywhere from five to 25 security cameras installed throughout the elementary, secondary, and high schools. Some principals even used private school funds, separate from the district budget, to purchase more cameras for their campus.

Recently, there was an incident at one of the schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District. At Fontainebleau High School, there was a fight that erupted in the school’s hallway. Two girls were shoving and pushing each other after one of the girls came at the other girl with a curling iron. A crowd of bystanders began to cheer on the fighting girls and created quite a scene in the hallway. While other students were encouraging the violence, some stepped in to try to stop the fight. The principal was able to view the videotape the security camera had recorded and was able to make a decision on who started the pushing and shoving, who cheered on the violence, and who the heroic students were who tried to stop the fight. Not only are bad students caught on camera, but the school can also reward good students who exemplify good behavior.

Cameras in schools make staff, faculty, students, and parents feel safer while class is in session. Having the security cameras also allow school officials to make quick, concise, and authoritative decisions when dealing with troublemakers. Before, if an incident such as bullying or theft occurred on a school campus, it would take days to investigate what had happened and who was involved. School violence will become less frequent with the use of security cameras.

About the Author: Mike Ward is the owner and operator of Security Cams, a leading online provider of wireless security cameras and hidden cameras. For more information about security cameras, please visit www.security-cams.com.

Family installs security camera when suspicious of cleaners

A parent can’t help feeling helpless when their children are sick. What would you do if your children were getting sick every day? How would that make you feel? One woman took matters into her own hands after herself, husband, and two children were repeatedly getting sick with stomach problems. She had employees, such as cleaning people, throughout her home for a year and started to wonder if her cleaning lady was making their family sick. Upon mother’s intuition she had home security cameras installed throughout their home. What she found on the camera’s recordings were shocking.

The cleaner hadn’t been following sanitary cleaning procedures as laid out in the Health and Safety in Employment Act (1992). The cleaner was using the children’s bath towels as cleaning materials, and would wipe down toilets, counters and bath tubs. After cleaning with the bath towels, the cleaner would neatly hang up the towels as if they had never been used. The children would then be contaminated with cleaning supplies and germs from the towels, and suffered vomiting and diarrhea. The family sent the videotape to the Labor Department which in turn released the tape to the regional public health service. A letter was sent to the owner of the cleaning company reminding him of his duties and responsibilities of the Health and Safety Act.

On a different occasion, another family had also installed home security cameras after they were suspicious of their cleaners. Valuables had started to disappear from their home after they employed a cleaning company. The security cameras caught the cleaners stealing from them. They even took money from the mom’s purse and the father’s wallet. The family gave the tape to the police department so they could press charges against the cleaning company. Upon further observation of the tapes, the police found that the cleaners were also using bath towels to clean. The family was horrified.

It is a good idea to install some type of security camera in your home if you employ a company to clean your house or even watch your children. A wireless security camera is a great choice because it can be easy to hide, easy to install because there are no wires, and they are portable. For example, on days the cleaners come to your home you could put the security camera inside the bathrooms or the kitchen. On days you have a nanny watching your children you could move the security camera to the children’s bedrooms or the living room. You can never be too cautious when you employ a company to have help in your home.

About the Author: Mike Ward is the owner and operator of Security Cams, a leading online provider of wireless security cameras and hidden cameras. For more information about security cameras, please visit www.security-cams.com.

Who uses security cameras?

Having home security is a necessity for you and your loved one’s safety. The advantages of owning a security camera outweigh any possible threats or danger to your home. Home security cameras are easy to use and are accessible to anyone and everyone. A wireless security camera is the easiest to install because there aren’t any wires that need to be connected or run through your home to the receiver, and their portability makes them easy to transfer and set up in different locations. Because of their easy instillation, low prices, portability, and the many advantages for safety; a wireless security camera can be used by anyone. They can be used by grandparents, young families, schools, restaurants, locations throughout the city, and apartment complexes.

A 94 year old woman installed a home security camera after she was robbed. She had it installed so that she could see who was at her front door on her home television set. The men who robbed her claimed to be employees of a home service company and were offering their services. The men came inside her home to write down the name and number of the company and stole money out of her purse. This shocking story was first covered in the Derry Journal. If she had the camera previously installed, she could have seen that the men didn’t have any type of uniform or badges on. Also, images from a home security camera could have provided the police evidence of who to arrest.

Due to the rise in crime and school violence, unfortunately, more and more schools are using security cameras throughout the campus. The school security cameras are installed to catch bullying, vandalizing, and violence. They are used in addition to having security guards and teachers monitoring the hallways. It is an extra means for protection, and is not used as the only protective precaution. Schools are also targeted for robbery because of the large number of computers and televisions throughout a campus. Having the security cameras deters criminals from breaking into a school.

In addition to homeowners and schools using security cameras, they are also frequently seen in restaurants. They are used in restaurants for a number of reasons, but most importantly to deter employees and patrons from stealing. Food, silverware, linens, supplies, and decorations go missing from restaurants, and all can be expensive to replace. A security camera is like having an extra set of eyes for the managers and owners of a restaurant. It is also a safety precaution for restaurants in the event of a guest getting hurt. The security cameras can provide evidence of foul play or an accident in case charges are brought against them.

As you can see, security cameras are very useful and are easy to use. The low cost of a security camera make them accessible to a lot of different people and businesses.

About the Author: Mike Ward is the owner and operator of Security Cams, a leading online provider of wireless security cameras and hidden cameras. For more information about security cameras, please visit www.security-cams.com.

Home Security History

Taking a look back in time, the need to protect one’s home has been around for centuries. It is instinctual to protect your home and your loved ones. Home security has evolved over time with new technology and innovations. We have come a long way from medieval times when home security consisted of guards, moats, and flaming bow and arrows. What was once a luxury and an expensive notion for kings and wealthy home owners, home security has become affordable and obtainable for everyone. We can all be kings of our own castles.

During the 1980s, companies began to introduce the home alarm system. The alarm system consists of door sensors and loud, alarming sirens to ward off unwanted houseguests. The home alarm system could only be purchased through a provider and worked as a two-way system. The alarm company would notify the police if the alarm wasn’t turned off, and the service had to be purchased as an ongoing monthly service. As time went on and technology progressed, home security became more of a hands-on approach.

More recently, as in the 2000s, homeowners could now purchase and install their own video surveillance video security. Home security cameras became more readily available for homeowners and not just business owners. After purchasing a security camera, the homeowner could then view the images on a television, computer, or other type of receiver. The need for a monthly service or “watchdog” wasn’t needed.

Video surveillance has been around since the 1950s, but was only used by police to view areas with high crime rates. During the 1960s and 1970s, businesses started to install their own security devices. This type of security became quite popular during the 1970s after videocassettes were created because the security cameras could now record images. The general population, not just police and big business owners, could start to see the advantages of video surveillance because it provided undeniable evidence in the event of a robbery, home invasion, or accident. Video surveillance started to appear in more public places such as ATMs, sporting events, restaurants, parking lots, and other similar locations.

Since the 1990s, security cameras have improved with smaller sizes, clearer images, and easier ways to record. Home security cameras can now be purchased with night view, infrared, and even wireless security cameras are available. Home security cameras have become popular for working parents to purchase because the security cameras can be hidden though out the house to watch nannies taking care of their children. Nanny cams are installed in teddy bears and other hidden places throughout the home. With the use of wireless security cameras, the children’s parents could view the recorded images from a cell phone or office computer.

Home security has become more affordable, obtainable, and easy to use.

About the Author: Mike Ward is the owner and operator of Security Cams, a leading online provider of wireless security cameras and hidden cameras. For more information about security cameras, please visit www.security-cams.com.

Security Cameras Made Famous in Hollywood

What do action, adventure, drama, suspense, and security cameras all have in common? They can make a Hollywood movie go from one thumb up to two thumbs up in the ratings. Not only do they provide protection and security to a home, but they make a Hollywood movie great! Two movies that you should definitely see, if you haven’t already, are Enemy of the State and Eagle Eye.

Enemy of the State was released in 2008 and, starred actor Will Smith. The opening scenes of the movie reveal a murder of Congressman, Phillip Hammerson. He was murdered by politician Thomas Reynolds after he declined to pass a new satellite video surveillance program. Unfortunately for Reynolds, the murder was caught on tape. The national security agency (NSA) found out about the tape and was after the man who had it. Will Smith’s character, Robert Clayton Dean, was at the wrong place at the wrong time and became the unfortunate owner of the tape without even knowing it. The guy who had originally had the tape slipped it into Dean’s pocket and was killed shortly thereafter. The rest of the movie is about Dean getting his life back on track after losing his wife and job all as a result of having the tape. Dean met a man who could help him; a surveillance expert who was previously a government operative. The NSA chased Dean and watched him vehemently through security cameras. The wireless security cameras play a huge role in this film, and without their use the spy film wouldn’t have had the same effect. It is a run, chase, and catch film all centered on a tape from an innocent man’s camera.

Recently, in 2008, Eagle Eye was released starring Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan. Two strangers, Jerry Shaw and Rachel Holloman, were forced together in a mysterious situation after a phone call from a woman they had never met. The two are thrown into life threatening situations, and the woman threatens to ruin their lives and kill their loved ones if they don’t carry out certain tasks. Using wireless security cameras and other new technologies, their actions and lives are recorded, controlled, and tracked. To discover who the woman is and why they were picked out, the two strangers have to come together and overcome the mysterious situation. Like Enemy of the State, this movie wouldn’t have had the same effect without the use of wireless security cameras. They were being watched so closely and thoroughly, even being monitored in convenient stores and street allies. Their every move wouldn’t have been seen unless there were security cameras in the movie.

About the Author: Mike Ward is the owner and operator of Security Cams, a leading online provider of wireless security cameras and hidden cameras. For more information about security cameras, please visit www.security-cams.com.

Cost Effective Protection

You can’t put a price on having security for you and your loved ones. Or can you? What is the price you would be willing to pay to provide added security to your home? For those that feel personal protection is necessary, such as movie stars or prominent public figures, having a personal bodyguard can cost up to $125 an hour. That will cost around $3,000 for a single day of protection; $90,000 a month; and $1,080,000 a year. While most of us don’t live our lives in the spotlight or need that type of protection, resorting to a more traditional security device is substantial.

Home alarm systems offer some security. They inform you when there is a break in to your home and the provider calls the police to your house when the system hasn’t been deactivated by the owner. Having an alarm system includes an alarm panel, a motion detector, window sensors, and a sign. However, owning a home alarm system is also costly and doesn’t have any type of image recording. Alarm systems on your home include a one-time installation fee as well as monthly service fees. Keep in mind the one time installation fee is for every time the alarm is installed, so moving into a new house will cost you if you want to keep the alarm system. The cost of owning an alarm system can be anywhere from $35 to $40 a month. That translates to $10 to $15 a day and up to $450 a year. Why pay more when you could be paying less?

Having a home security device offers more protection and is by far less expensive than a personal bodyguard or home alarm system. Looking at the cost of wireless security cameras, they can range from $50 to $300 depending on the type of security camera purchased. There isn’t a monthly fee when using a home security camera. The only additional fee accompanied with the purchase is making the choice to also purchase a transmitter and receiver. This is also a one-time purchase. When you look at the breakdown of the cost of a wireless security camera, the savings are astronomical. If you choose to purchase a $50 camera, the cost per day over a year would amount to $0.13 a day. And remember this is only for one year because the purchase doesn’t include any monthly fees or activation fees. If for example, the most expensive wireless security camera is $300, the cost per day over a year would be $0.82.

The savings of owning a wireless security camera in comparison to owning a home alarm system will save you anywhere from $9.87 to $9.18 a day for a year. In addition to saving money, the security provided by a home security camera is incomparable to a home alarm system. Having a wireless security camera will provide clear images to the police in the event of a home invasion or robbery. Having these images makes a difference when catching a criminal because it is hard evidence that can’t be denied.

About the Author: Mike Ward is the owner and operator of Security Cams, a leading online provider of wireless security cameras and hidden cameras. For more information about security cameras, please visit www.security-cams.com.

Why Go Wireless?

Owning a home security camera is cost effective and offers a lot of security to a home. You can never be too cautious when protecting your home or your loved ones. Owning a home security camera is a one-time investment that will last you a lifetime unlike home alarm systems that have monthly fees. In addition to owning the wireless security camera, you will also need to purchase transmitter and receiver to receive the signal. It is a three component operation. Security cameras have clear pictures, they deter criminals from vandalizing property and committing crimes, and most importantly they offer added protection and a better sense of security to a home owner.

There are different types of home security cameras that are available to be purchased and installed in and around your home such as dummy cameras, infrared cameras, or traditional security cameras. Owning a home security camera has many advantages but the camera that is the most beneficial for a home owner is the wireless security camera.

The most advantageous aspect of the wireless security camera is that they are easy to be installed. They don’t have cables that need to be connected or wired to. Because they don’t have cables connected to a home or computer, they are portable. You can move the camera where you want it and when you need it moved. For example, if you are at work during the day you can set the camera to view the inside of your home, and then when you get home for the evening you can set it to view the outside of your home. Also, if you decide to purchase a new home or want to relocate, you can take the wireless security camera with you. Having a wireless security camera is a one time, life-long purchase as mentioned before.

Wireless security cameras images’ can be viewed from your cell phone, laptop, or home computer. This is great because you can see the live feed of the camera protecting your home or wherever location the camera is set. Wireless security cameras provide clear images and have a further range than most other home security cameras. A wireless camera can transmit up to 700 feet. More specifically, a wireless security camera can view up to a 6,000 square foot home.

A wireless security camera is cost effective, takes up minimal amounts of space, and offers protection in addition to having clear concise images.


About the Author: Mike Ward is the owner and operator of Security Cams, a leading online provider of wireless security cameras and hidden cameras. For more information about security cameras, please visit www.security-cams.com.

Advantages of Home Security Cameras

Crime, robbery, and violence are everyday struggles that the world faces. Unfortunately, the perpetrators who steal, hurt, and vandalize can be lurking in our backyards and businesses. There are many advantages of owning a home security camera that can deter a criminal from targeting your home. This is also true for business owners. Owning video surveillance devices such as a wireless security camera in your business can prevent employees from stealing, thieves from robbing, and the business owner can see what happens while they are out of the office, restaurant, or store. A home owner can view their children being taken care of with nanny cams or monitor that their home is safe and criminal free while they are away at work or while on vacation. The advantages of owning a home security camera far outweigh the stress you may endure from the fear of being robbed, vandalized, or physically hurt by a criminal.

If you are targeted by a criminal, the security camera will provide clear and accurate images to detail the event. These images aid the police in finding the perpetrators which in turn fight to get criminals off the streets and into jail, so they can’t target another innocent home or business owner. One cannot argue with the detailed and accurate evidence documenting if a crime occurred.

While having a home security camera offers images of a possible crime to occur, they also deter the crime from ever happening. Studies have proven that someone is less likely to commit a crime if they know they are being watched. This is a great deterrence for business owners because their employees will not steal or vandalize company property for fear of being caught and terminated.

By having crime deterred, there is a sense of security that is offered from installing a wireless security camera at your home or business. Places such as shopping malls, stores, restaurants, homes, schools, and daycares use video surveillance. Parents can view a nanny watching their children, school teachers can feel safe knowing the school is being watched, store owners feel secure knowing that if someone steals from their store there will be evidence to catch the criminals. We shouldn’t have to live in fear knowing that our homes or businesses can be broken into at any time. Cameras deter criminals and having a sense of security can make life less stressful.

There are different types of security cameras available to best fit the needs of the purchaser. Each camera has its own advantages. For example, there are wireless security cameras, dummy cameras, and infrared cameras just to name a few. Any camera that you purchase will prove to be advantageous to your life as a home owner, business owner, and/or employee.

About the Author: Mike Ward is the owner and operator of Security Cams, a leading online provider of wireless security cameras and hidden cameras. For more information about security cameras, please visit www.security-cams.com.

Wireless Security Camera Capture Home Invasion

Recently in Jacksonville, Florida a prominent couple who owned a chiropractic practice and who advertised their practice on billboards, which included their pictures, were targeted for a home invasion by three men. Fortunately for this family, they had the foresight to install wireless security cameras outside of their home. These men knew their names and faces due to the outdoor billboard advertising of the family business. Presumptively, the criminals were able to ascertain the address of this family due to the public information available on the billboards.

The three men waited for the mother to arrive home after work. They watched her unlock the front door and enter the home, after which they followed her inside. All of this was captured by the wireless security cameras. Inside of the home, the three year old daughter and her grandmother were waiting for mom to come home.
The three criminals attacked the mother and held the three year old daughter at gunpoint. The family was extorted and asked for money. After the men received money and valuables, they left. The mother was left bleeding; the child and grandmother were left traumatized.

This home invasion was captured on wireless security cameras and was featured on the Dr. Phil show in February of 2009. The experience was life changing and traumatic for the entire family, however on a more positive note, the mother’s stress went away quickly. The intruders were captured within days. The fast arrest and prosecution was due to the wireless security cameras installed at the home. It provided the family and the police with clear images of the three intruders. If the video hadn’t recorded the men’s faces, they may have never been identified and arrested.

Calls poured in immediately to crime stoppers after the images were shown on the local news. The home security camera had been installed above the front door outside their home. The traumatized family didn’t have to rely on their memory to describe what the perpetrators looked like; the home security camera videotaped who the men were.

Video surveillance is very affordable and the benefits of the level of security are immeasurable. A quality security camera system ranges in cost from $59.00 to $300.00. There are many different types of cameras that are available to be purchased. There are: wireless security cameras, weatherproof infrared security cameras, hidden cameras, dome cameras, pan tilt zoom cameras, fake security cameras, and traditional CCTV security cameras just to name a few. The large variety of home security cameras allows you to choose the camera that will be the most beneficial for the security you are seeking. All of these provide clear, concise, accurate images.

While the initial investment might seem costly to a family struggling in a tough economy, the peace of mind offered to you and your loved ones, and the onetime cost of the security cameras is nominal. Unlike traditional alarm systems, there are no recurring fees for the monitoring of the security cameras. They are installed and hooked up to a digital video recorder (DVR), which can later be used to identify any incidents which may occur. Also, there are warranties for the cameras and you will be able to use the home security cameras for a long time. Ordering the cameras is easy. They can be ordered by phone, mail, online, and by fax.

About the Author: Mike Ward is the owner and operator of Security Cams, a leading online provider of wireless security cameras and hidden cameras. For more information about security cameras, please visit www.security-cams.com.

Protect Your Christmas Displays with Security Cameras

It is that time of year to drag out the Christmas decorations. Setting up the house, business, or church can be a fun event for the whole family, as well as creating something beautiful the whole community can appreciate. Sadly more than a few of these lovely and expensive Christmas displays we work so hard to put together get vandalized every year.


Decorations get torn down, broken, or even stolen in the middle of the night when no one is watching. Some simply are out to cause mischief while others may be targeting specific religions. Whatever the reasoning you do not have to become a helpless victim and you do not have to stand guard or form a militia to protect your hard work and cash investment. A wireless security camera system is a small price to pay to ensure you those perpetrating violence and mischief against your nativity scene are brought to justice.


A quality wireless security camera system can be purchased for a few hundred dollars. Since there are no wires hidden cameras can easily be placed inside any decoration to cover any angle. All that is required is a battery power source. They are the easiest cameras to work with and setup can be done in under an hour. A good kit will come with everything necessary to setup your security system. Wireless video data can be monitored and checked from any computer anywhere. Place a sign out to let people know your property is under video surveillance. For lower budgets fake security cameras, which are simply and empty camera housing, can be just an effective deterrent as well. It may seem like a lot to spend, but you will be able to use the system for years to come.


Some decorations or statues are worth hundreds or thousands of dollars alone. These may be candidates for a GPS tracker. These items have led to the recovery of many a baby Jesus statues every year. A tracker can be hidden on the item and should it go missing lead you right to the thief’s doorstep, unless of course it gets thrown in a ditch. Either way you will get it back.


If you are planning on laying out hundreds of dollars on decorations it might be wise to consider spending a few more to ensure they stick around for years to come.



About the Author: Mike Ward is the owner and operator of Protection Depot, a leading online provider of wireless security cameras and hidden cameras. For more information about security cameras, please visit www.security-cams.com.

CCTV Film Making

Film makers are always coming up with new ways to expand their art. Recently several low budget films have been released created entirely with CCTV security camera footage.


Motives for this medium cover a wide range. Some out of necessity are simply finding a cheaper way to produce media that they otherwise could not afford to produce. The thought being why purchase expensive camera equipment when cameras are already out there setup and ready to film. Other film makers seek to make a statement about our society under constant surveillance. ‘Faceless’, a 60 minute film created entirely from CCTV security camera footage is about a woman in a faceless future society who develops a face. The films director and star, London based Manu Luksch, spent over five years collecting footage by request from CCTV operators to get enough material to create the narrated film.


How are these film makers accessing cameras? In one of two ways: hacking, and requesting. The Data Protection Act (DPA) states that individuals have a right to film which they are present on. Ms. Luksch sent out written requests to camera controllers for footage which she was present on. Camera controllers are obligated to post their contact info where cctv cameras are setup. Ms. Luksch has even written a Manifesto for CCTV Film Makers, stating the ethics cctv film makers must adhere to.


Another example of by permission film making is the seven minute long feature entitled, “The Duellists” which showcases pro athletes performing parkour stunts in a mall. In this case the director was given access to the malls security camera control room connected to 160 cameras and filming took place over three nights.


Others prefer the more immediate approach of hacking cameras or video sniffing. They capture footage using a simple 2.4 GHz wi-fi receiver and camera. Connect the two together and you can view any wi-fi signal in range. They simply wander around until stumbling upon a signal. Once a suitable signal and its source have been located they are then able to stage out their performance and collect the footage as it is transmitted. Most films of this nature protest social situations such as poverty, injustices, and video surveillance itself.


CCTV security cameras are everywhere, and As more people continue to explore this new art form we can expect to see more and more of these interesting films popping up on youtube and similar free media outlets.


About the Author: Mike Ward is the owner and operator of Protection Depot, a leading online provider of security cameras and CCTV. For more information about security cameras, please visit www.security-cams.com.

Easiest Home Security Cameras

It has never been easier and less expensive to install in home security cameras. There are so many reasons to install security cameras from keeping an eye on your belongings to watching the kids playing in the backyard while working out of your home office. Traditionally installing a security system meant drilling a lot of holes in the wall and feeding wires all over the place, but this is no longer necessary. If you have been considering getting a home security system, but are unsure where to start this article can help.


The easiest way is to purchase a wireless security camera kit. These kits come with just about everything you need to setup the cameras including the receiver. Wireless security cameras have all the capabilities of regular wired cameras, so you will need to decide which features you will require. Some of the options include color, black and white, infrared night vision, internet accessibility, and various options for video resolution. For a more hands on approach get a model with pan tilt and zoom functions. Use a hidden camera if you want to be covert about it. Another benefit of mini cameras like this is that they consume about 20% of the power larger cameras require. There is something to fit every budget and these security cameras can be purchased starting at around $80, but a higher quality model will run between $200 and $300.


Line of sight is an important consideration when deciding your cameras. You want to make sure there is adequate signal strength to reach the receiver. This usually is not a problem as most signals can be transmitted several hundred feet without a hitch. Higher quality models can transmit up to a mile. Obstructions like walls and solid objects will further reduce signal strength. When at all possible avoid line of sight through concrete walls. Bottom line if you place the receiver too far away from the cameras they will not work.


Setting up the cameras is as easy as deciding where you want to place them, mounting the cameras, and plugging in the power supply. The transmitter inside the camera will automatically relay footage to the receiver. The receiver can be plugged into any television. If you want to record data captured by the cameras the best way is to setup a digital video recorder. Internet based cameras allow you to login to a website assigned to your camera network and view footage from any computer anywhere in the world. You can even access footage over the internet from your mobile phone.


About the Author: Mike Ward is the owner and operator of Protection Depot, a leading online provider of wireless security cameras and hidden cameras. For more information about security cameras, please visit www.security-cams.com.