Issues beyond security camera systems - 911 and system power

[Tizeye 0]

Browsed but didn't see topic so joined the forum. After neighbors broken into, researching for personal installation...but never see this addressed on manufacturer's site FAQ or other articles and forums.

 

911 assumes that you are in the area when something is happening to you, but with a security system that may not be the case. You may be witnessing real time a break-in in your home from anywhere in the world and need to contact the authorities "back home" where the event is occuring. Dialing 911 would get you emergency services where you are physically located, and international, 911 may not even be a valid number for emergency services. Do 911 operations have a local 10 digit number you can call which understandably may have international charges if dialed from overseas?

 

The next question has to do with system protection. Personally, Internet provider is cable company with the wire fully exposed on the outside. Snip...the network is shut down. Likewise, master power switch is next to the meter - raise the cover and flip the switch turns off all power, shutting down network and cameras. For cable, should I feed it through conduit to limit direct access? Likewise, with DVR/NVR systems and modem/routers, should they be plugged into back up battery UPS systems to provide at least 20 minutes run time when thieves think they shut the power off. You keep recording, remotely viewing and uploading to cloud...even if they eventually find and take the DVR/NVR. Obviously, if the UPS system has a power off alarm would want to disable it rather than draw thieves to the most vulnerable equipment.

 

I am just surprised these topics don't seem to be addressed.

[the toss 0]

You get what you pay for. If you want to self monitor then you have the problems you have identified. You need to understand the basic concepts of electronic security and the various levels of risk abatement involved. Anyone relying only on cctv is their own worst enemy. It has very little deterent value given the use of hats , hoodies & dark glasses and is primarily used for evidence gathering AFTER the event. Used in conjunction with a security system which has real-time deterent value you are moving in the right direction. Then if video monitoring is employed for event affirmation you are starting to get serious about security. It all comes down to how much money you're prepared to spend and what risk you perceive to be applicable.

[Galveston 0]

Having witnessed the neighbor being burglarized and trying to call 911, I realized it is MUCH faster to call Sheriff and press #2, maybe you can find something similar? Can I say MUCH one more time. 911 is NOT for watching thieves carry off with stuff if nobody is home.