Security camera installation is probably a job best left to the pros. After all, the safety and security of your home or business is at stake.
Gateway Lock & Security has the security cameras to meet your needs and to provide the peace of mind you deserve. Whether at home or business, we can install digital video surveillance systems to protect your property, family, employees and customers from intruders and vandals.
Having your home safe and secure is priceless. We install high quality and highly efficient security cameras to protect both the outside and inside of your home. Our cameras can be placed strategically to detect movement and capture images. The cameras can be hidden or in plain sight depending on your preferences and needs.
Securing you business or property is vital; and business owners and property managers typically need more comprehensive security systems. They need to monitor more space, more entryways, parking garages and parking lots, warehouses, etc. They can also be connected to access control systems to provide a record of who is entering and exiting a building.
It’s a sad fact, but with the increased incidents of assault and rape on college campuses, security cameras in and around dorms, campus apartments, classrooms, walkways and other areas frequented by students and faculty can help with security and peace of mind. They can also capture images of the perpetrators to provide to authorities as evidence and assistance in their arrest and prosecution.
Sometimes, just the mere presence of security cameras is enough to deter would-be criminals. However, if someone is up to no good outside your home or business, cameras installed where they are most useful can help you identify the culprits, and if prosecuted, the images they capture can be used as evidence. Human witnesses can be unreliable, if you can even convince them to testify. Images taken by the video cameras present an unbiased record of events.
Security cameras placed inside your home or business can monitor the activities of individuals. Depending on the intended purpose of the camera, you may want it hidden instead of in plain sight. For example, if you want to make sure your babysitter or nanny is attending to all the needs of your children, you may want the camera hidden. But if you just want to track who accesses the cash room in the office, it’s typical for the camera to be noticeable.
Gateway Lock & Security can install almost any brand of security camera on the market. There are some, however, that are our most popular security cameras. They all offer premium security camera products and systems.
There are many different types of security cameras and systems, so deciding on the best one for you can be a challenge. Here are some of the types we install most, and information on where they perform the best.
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This camera is probably the most commonly installed one. Its name comes from the shape of the camera. It is a standalone camera that can be mounted outdoors or indoors. The lens, camera and housing can be customized to fit installation specifications. It offers many lens options, including vari-focal and fixed.
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This camera combines camera, lens, and ceiling mount into a dome shape. It works well in environments that produce a lot of dirt, dust or smoke, like in kitchens, warehouses or factories. It can function outdoors or inside. It is also available in vandal-resistant cases.
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A PTZ camera allows you to remotely control the camera to pan, tilt and zoom it, as desired. It can be operated by software or a joystick. It can be good in situations where you need to focus on a particular area or track movement.
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This is a combination of camera, lens and housing in a bullet-shaped body. They are good for low-light areas because they usually include infrared illuminators.
An IP camera transmits a digital signal using Internet Protocol over a network. These IP cameras, versus analog types, allow for better system management.
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These are used primarily in variable light conditions, both indoors and outdoors. They contain an infrared filter that adjusts when light decreases.
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Thermal cameras can be used when the environment in which they’re placed is more rugged and extreme. They work well in smoke, haze, fog; even in complete darkness by using heat sensing to differentiate objects.
You may think it’s obvious where to install your video cameras in and around your home or business. But you need to make sure they are placed where they will do the most good for your intentions. Below are some suggestions on locations that you need to consider. Depending on your particular home or business, or your unique security requirements, additional placements can also be considered.