Ensure Gated Community Security with Surveillance Cameras

People who live in gated residential communities usually do so because they are concern about two things—privacy and security. While the gate helps to provide both, there is a way to improve security even further, and that is to install surveillance cameras at the gate. What are the benefits of security cameras for gated communities? Consider the following.

What Security Issues Are Faced by Gates?

While a gate definitely adds a layer of security, making a community less accessible, there are still a few things that gates can’t do. For example, a gate alone can’t keep track of the car make, model, and color as well as the license plate number of every vehicle that passes through. A gate also can’t act as a witness to a vehicle entering the community in case a crime is perpetrated. Finally, a gate can’t report what happened if someone drives straight through it, causing damages that will likely result in high repair costs. Here are some of the ways that surveillance cameras fix these issues.

• Capture License Plate and Car Type – This can be done in a number of ways. Someone can physically watch the live stream and record make, model, color, and plate number. The video stream can be recorded for later playback. The cameras can take still shots of the back of the vehicle when a car comes through.
• Follow Up to Collect Damages – If something happens in the community, the authorities can make use of the recorded video to ensure that the perpetrators are caught and brought to justice. Damages can be collected by those who suffer losses.
• Gate Damage Caught on Tape – If someone runs through the gate, you have the act caught on tape and can seek damages for the community rather than having to pay out of pocket or recoup fees from homeowners in the community. This helps protect the investment of having the gate.

Save Money and Add a Layer of Protection

Surveillance cameras at the gate can save the community money. You may no longer need to post a guard at the gate. At the same time, financial protection is added due to the fact that criminals can be placed at the scene or caught in the act of damaging the gate itself. Finally, seeing cameras accompanying the gate may cause criminals who are opportunists to try an easier community to get into.

In the end, everyone in the community gets what they want—greater security.