Surveillance equipment – A must for covert or overt monitoring

Overt cameras, covert cameras, CCTV, tracking devices, listening & recording bugs are some of the surveillance equipment. Most of the times, these gadgets are used for home, workplace and retail environments. It is also used by police, detective agencies and individuals for covert operations; typically recording video or audio footage of the target person.

More often than not Surveillance Equipment is used for security purpose.

What are CCTV Systems?

CCTV stands for 'closed circuit television'. It is setup of various devices such as cameras, DVR's and television to monitor unmanned property, homes, workplaces, schools, airports and government offices. The word closed circuit means limited broadcast. It is also a form of video surveillance system.

A CCTV system has following advantages.

1. They can act as a great crime deterrent and at the same time the video footage recorded can be used to convict the perpetrators.

2. It increases efficiency in workplace because employees work honestly without wasting any time. It also prevents thefts and creates discipline.

3. CCTV system continues to monitor even when the workplace is devoid of people. The same applies to homes when owners go on vacation.

For retail outlets CCTV can warn the monitoring team of an impending robbery, theft or arson; saving the management enormous time, energy and money.

Spy Pen camera is one of the several types of wireless hidden cameras. It is generally used for discreet surveillance. Although its prime objective is to record covertly, it actually turns into a full fledged pen which can be used for day to day writing. Simply power on the camera which resides inside the cap section and leave it on the desk, cafeteria table, lounge while it records video footage of unsuspecting target.

Spy pen camera is popular due to its form factor. It is extremely deceiving. It can be carried anywhere without creating any kind of suspicion. The battery life of this camera is decent and the video footage quality decent. Some spy pen cameras have built in transmitters which can send out video rushes; it can also be connected to display devices for viewing in another place.