Many local shopkeepers would return the following morning to find the shutters ripped from their hinges, which had protected their premises, and their stock strewn over the road or simply ‘gone’. With the police being criticised for adopting a ‘stand back’ approach, businesses were left unprotected for these gangs of looters to ‘take’ what they wanted.

As organised ‘gangs of looters’ targeted and trashed shop after shop they must have thought they were unstoppable as the looting and violence spread – gone went the hoodies, the neckerchiefs and the fear of being caught.

However, some shopkeepers had installed CCTV systems which were left continuously running capturing all the ‘action’ as it happened. In many cases the images obtained from these cameras have been used to identify the criminals resulting in them being prosecuted by the courts. Police have stated they still have an astonishing 20,000 hours of CCTV footage to sift through and bring even more looters to justice.

Crime Prevention Products have a large number of Wireless Digital Security Cameras which will fit discreetly into any business.

The average British person is likely to have their image captured almost 70 times a day, as they carry out their normal day-to-day routine. Many businesses now incorporate CCTV cameras alongside specialised security systems to help better identify people entering their premises, oversee employees and also as an aid to help watch over their machinery.

However, CCTV cameras are not just used for monitoring our high streets, motorways, workplaces and supermarkets… they’re often the perfect accessory to residential home security systems. Residents are now finding that the high quality images produced by modern CCTV systems are a beneficial part of their home security solution to protecting their property.

At Crime Prevention Products you can purchase from a wide selection of CCTV systems which are designed to be the ideal accessory to your home security. Here we highlight just a few CCTV systems on offer:

Over the last few years, there has been a lot of controversy about the number of Closed Circuit Television Cameras (CCTV) that have sprung up across Britain watching everything you do from doing the weekly shop to enjoying a night out with mates. Here at Crime Prevention Products we believe that everyone should be safe no matter where they go, however one place that everyone wants to feel safe is in the sanctuary of their own home or even their office as they work.

Which is why we hold and supply a wide range of home or office CCTV systems which will enable not home and business owners to see who has or attempted to enter their premises without the proper authority.

The CCTV camera was first used by the Germans back in 1942, by the engineer Walter Bruch, who used it to record the V2 rocket launch, since then over a hundred million CCTV cameras are now being used in every part of the world.

Love them or loathe them, CCTV cameras are a part of everyday life and companies such as your local convenience store, banks and petrol stations have used CCTV for years to help tackle shoplifting and to monitor suspicious behaviour. When it comes to CCTV they can be used for a variety of purposes and not only to help the police combat crime, they also help organisations such as the AA to look for accidents on busy roads or cars that have broken down.

In recent years, CCTV cameras, have been a welcomed extra to beef up your own home security systems. Often giving residents that extra peace of mind knowing that if someone was to attempt to intrude into their personal space then their image would be caught on camera – making it easier for police identification and an arrest possible.

Here at Crime Prevention Products we have a vast selection of CCTV systems which will be an ideal welcome addition to any home security set-up.

There is no doubt that a closed circuit television (CCTV) is a great way to beef up your home security, and the great thing is that it can be run independently from your security system meaning that it can run constantly. However, in today’s financial climate some people may think that adding to their home security is something that can wait. But what if you were to give the illusion of having a CCTV system installed, at a mere fraction of the cost of a fully functioning CCTV system, making someone think twice that has dishonest intentions from carrying out the deed.

Here at Crime Prevention Products we supply a vast range of Dummy Internal and External CCTV Cameras that are indistinguishable from the real thing and can help fool even the best opportunistic thief into thinking that your premises is fully protected 24/7.

Over the years, stretched police resources have relied upon investment of CCTV Cameras to help reduce the amount of crime in our cities, towns, and neighbourhoods. Now, even Councils are considering reducing the number of hours or even completely removing CCTV Cameras in a bid to help cut budget costs. There are those amongst us that see CCTV Cameras as an invasion of privacy and will see the reduction or removal of CCTV as a positive step. However, the consequence of a negative upturn in crime is a risk that could impact heavily in affected areas.

One of the more widely accepted uses of CCTV Cameras is to help bolster any home security system, giving you the reassurance that if you are unfortunate to have someone attempting to access your premises you’ll be able to give a positive identification to the authorities. Crime Prevention Products have a wide range of CCTV Cameras that will deter thieves from entering your premises and are a cost-effective solution to your home security issues.

Most of Britain is able to receive a decent internet bandwidth connection so why not use it to help protect your family and home. Just imagine being out a friends home, at a conference or even away on your annual holiday and you wish to check on your home or even how the babysitter is doing looking after your children?

Available now at Crime Prevention Products is the Secure View Day and Night Wireless Internet Camera, which will allow you to watch your home day or night and transmit in real time. So you can see exactly what is happening right now via a secure live feed direct to your internet connection no matter where you are in the world. Although this camera is initially for internal use there is now a separate weather proof external housing attachment available so you can view the outside of your premisses. The camera will even send you a still image snapshot direct to your email account showing you what triggered it’s sensors.

This is one of the better internet based home security products as to why we need to be connected to the internet.

• Small Discreet Cameras
• Alarm Systems
• Counterfeit Detection Products
• And even Dummy Cameras can help protect your goods if you’re restricted by budget.

However, what happens if you have large premises or a warehouse – it can be much more difficult to protect all your stock plus keep an eye on who is coming in and out of the premises.

Crime Prevention Products are always on the look out for the best in home security products as well as factory security products and we are pleased to be able to supply you with the Swann CCTV System complete with a 19inch Colour Monitor. Not only does this system comes with a massive 500GB Hard Disk Drive which will be sufficient for 30 days continuous recording or the fact you can view live video on your 3G Phone and excellent night vision up to 15 metres but you can also view via the internet, just the thing when you are away on business.

As people purchase quality hi-tech goods for their homes they really need to use the best means of protection available. Many residents are now opting for CCTV cameras to watch over their prized possessions and the Professional Wireless CCTV Camera System is one of the best on the market. As we all know thieves will often ‘case’ a property (or street) looking for their next hit, however if your property has a visible CCTV camera situated on the corner of your house this is often enough to deter any opportunistic thief from entering your property.

If they do enter your property, remember, the high quality colour pictures from your CCTV Camera will ensure that the Police have that perfect ‘Mug Shot’.

People are now realising that having a simple alarm may not be enough. Instead, they are now looking for more sophisticated pieces of equipment, to help compliment their existing alarm systems. The importance of a good quality CCTV Camera keeping an eye over your premises or parked vehicle can never really be put in doubt. Capturing an offender from a grainy piece of CCTV footage is highly challenging for the Police and frustrating for the home or office owner who has been robbed.

The Professional Wireless CCTV Camera System is the ideal system for watching over your home or office whether you are in or out. Simply plug it into a TV or a monitor and you can keep an eye on your property. As there are no wires to this system it does not need a professional installer therefore ideal for the DIY enthusiast