We cannot successfully address crime pro-actively and prevent loss if we remain stagnant with our solutions. Criminal methods are always evolving, and so should we, says George Conradie, Managing Director at Vigilant CCTV and Security Services.

Based in Durbanville with a state-of-the-art CCTV monitoring control room utilizing intelligent software analytics such as human detection, intrusion detection, cross-line detection, facial recognition, and object removal detection to name a few, Vigilant CCTV with a team of skilled CCTV technicians specializes in the installation of CCTV systems and off-site CCTV monitoring from its control room.

They continuously strive to create the most pro-active and preventative security solutions possible with CCTV cameras, the intelligent technology comes with, a 24/7 CCTV monitoring control room and an armed response back-up, our effort in crime prevention, rather than treating the symptoms, is taking a big leap forward with intelligent CCTV says Conradie.

The benefits and advantages of utilizing CCTV is endless, but they find that many people they speak with is not yet aware of what can be achieved with artificial intelligent CCTV, or how CCTV monitoring from an off-site CCTV control room such as offered by Vigilant works he says.

Conradie says a CCTV system with artificial intelligent IP cameras featuring mentioned smart functions which is next to impossible to circumvent by someone with ill intent, means a CCTV system fulfills the same functions as an alarm system with outdoor beams plus a lot more, and monitoring from Vigilant’s control room in essence works the same as monitoring an alarm system. The benefit is that they do not only receive an audible warning, but also a visual alert confirming the reason for the activation.

With crime prevention being all about receiving a warning as far in advance as possible, CCTV cameras allow them to identify an approaching potential threat while still much further away, allowing them enough time to warn their client to be prepared, and for them to take responsive action such as dispatching your armed response services before any damage is done. This is especially significant in rural farm areas.

Conradie says a significant financial benefit occurs on premises where multiple security officers for patrol purposes are deployed. With cameras now patrolling your parameter every moment of the day 24/7 never missing a thing, your guarding compliment can be much smaller and your security expenses much less while effectiveness is significantly improved.

With this technology they therefore rely much less on the human element to remain vigilant and maintain awareness of surroundings, and they do not need to rely on a human’s interpretations of a situation. When a parameter is breached, cameras sound an alarm in their control room and armed response is dispatched while they have a visual of the environment.

During the past months their CCTV installations have include office buildings, parameter walls around residential security estates and complexes, private residences, farms and farmhouses, and other rural areas. The CCTV cameras and monitoring has resulted in several successful arrests.

Vigilant CCTV monitor cameras anywhere in South Africa and installs in the Western Cape. Interested parties can contact them on 021 975 1433 for a free, live demo, or no obligation quotation.