Internet Protocol Camera Easy to Install, Affordable
Gorden Wong has installed an Internet Protocol (IP) Camera at his home in Lautoka, Lovu for his family’s safety. He had two IP Cameras installed in his living room and outside his house three years ago to monitor every movement within and around his compound.
“We did not have thefts in previous years but it is unpredictable that robberies can happen anywhere, at any time so it is best to be securing your homes,” Mr Wong said.
“It is not important to install expensive security measures, getting an IP Camera that does its work right is okay,” Mr Wong said.
He said IP Cameras capture two seconds of movements.
“The videos would appear on my phone, laptop and wherever I want to view them.
He also said the cameras were easy to install and affordable compared to the CCTV (closed-circuit television) cameras. “I brought the cameras for $120 each from Bondwell,” he said.
Meanwhile, businesswoman Riddhi Damodar, who was attacked at her home in Lami last month, said she has invested in more security measures.
“We already have CCTV cameras installed at our home. They are useful but they are not always helpful in preventing a robbery like in our case as it happened late night and we were sleeping. CCTVs are more useful after the robbery happened for investigation and evidence purposes,” she said. Ms Damodar said it was better to secure our homes as much as you can as the crime rates were increasing.
“The money spent on security measures is an investment for you and your family’s safety.”
House Designs
Security cameras will essentially deter criminals who do not want to be caught red handed. Cameras also instil a sense of protection to many who can monitor their households from the convenience of their tablets or smartphones, and act quickly to counter an attempted break-in.
This were the comments by the Suva and Lami special administrator Isikeli Tikoduadua. Mr Tikoduadua said the city council had noted that various surveillance systems are now part of house designs and construction. “In addition, existing building owners have commenced installation of surveillance systems,” he said. He said: “In the event that someone’s house is broken into, camera footage greatly assists the Police in apprehending the criminals and this will hopefully lead to a successful recovery of the stolen items.”
He also said it was important to work closely as a community to support Crime Free programmes and support the Police in curbing crime.
“We have cameras installed at markets, the bus stations and car parks and currently, we are working with the Police to install in blind spot areas. Once the scoping phase is complete, more cameras will be installed,” Mr Tikoduadua said.