How can surveillance cameras best be used to secure a recreational center?
SOLUTION: Cameras will not only help record criminal activity but also will help deter crime. Ask an integrator to ensure correct camera placement to deter potential vandals and to help avoid graffiti. It also is wise to ensure placement of cameras inside the center, helping to avoid equipment theft. Many recreation centers have expensive equipment, from audio/visual systems to sporting supplies. The gym floor itself also is valuable and needs protection from vandals. Outside the premises, cameras need to monitor heavily used areas, such as entry and exit points, play areas and the parking lot. Parking lots are a haven for bored young adults, gathering to find some activity to pass their time. After hours, recreation centers also may be used by skateboarders, who could either damage park equipment or injure themselves. Cameras can act as a form of protection from possible liability. Video from the cameras also needs to be recorded and saved appropriately. Talk to an integrator about th
