subject: Dummy Cameras Can Work [print this page] Security is a big issue for many people and knowing what to do about it can prove to be just as big a headache. Without any security, at your business or home, you leave yourself wide open to having your stuff stolen. There is a risk, and you have to deal with it. Do nothing, and you could really regret it in the future. It therefore pays to understand your risks and then spend an appropriate amount of money to offset them.
Nobody wants to spend money when they dont have to and providing security is no different to any other venture that you have to consider. A security system can be very expensive especially if you have to employ a company to provide and install it. You can, of course, save money by going down the DIY route but then it depends on your expertise and the time that you have available.
You really have to decide if you actually need a security system. To do this, first think about how valuable the contents are that you are trying to protect. The more valuable the collection of items the greater need for a good system. How much money would it take to replace the items? In addition to this you need to think about your neighborhood. How much real crime is there? Have people had their premises broken into in the last year or not? The greater the risk of local crime the more you need to spend on security. On the other hand if you are in the situation of being in a low crime area with belongings that could be covered by insurance or replaced relatively easily, then maybe, all you need is people to think that you have a good security system! This is where dummy security cameras could be a real bonus. Just look at these advantages:
* Dummy cameras are cheap
* You can easily fit them
* They are a very visible sign that you are security serious
* A few extra signs about your security system will enhance the effect
* Dummy cameras will put off any opportunist thieves
Dummy cameras are not, however, foolproof especially if people suspect you are bluffing. As a result you need to make sure that you are the only person that knows about the true nature of the cameras. Dont talk about it to anybody else because once the truth gets out there you could be in real trouble. You should also make sure that you have dummy cameras that look realistic. You can do this by making sure that they have wires coming out of them and actually do something such as rotating or detecting motion in the area where people are breaking in or causing vandalism. There are of course disadvantages to using dummy cameras:
* They wont deter a professional criminal
* If a burglary occurs you wont have any images of the criminals
* They are not suitable to use in high crime areas
* They are a false economy if you are trying to protect very valuable items
* Some insurance companies will insist on a real security system
You should therefore weigh up your risk to crime and try to provide the best security cameras that you can. Whatever your security system needs check out BestPriceCables.com first and make sure that you get a great deal.
