Book details of 'CCTV for Security Professionals'

Title	CCTV for Security Professionals
Author(s)	Alan Matchett
ISBN	0750673036
Language	English
Published	November 2002
Publisher	Butterworth-Heinemann

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Reviewer Rob Slade wrote:
The preface notes that this book is intended to address the requirements of the security professional, rather than those interested in the technical details of closed circuit television systems. Chapter one looks at the purposes for which cameras can be used in various industries and settings. Requirements are addressed in chapter two, but primarily in terms of the volume of equipment needed. Elements of the monitoring and playback area are in chapter three. Chapter four deals with camera specifications and features. Control equipment is outlined in chapter five. Chapter six looks at recording and storage systems. Various means of reducing the storage and review needs, and triggering or directing recording to important events, are addressed in chapter seven. Chapter eight discusses covert and hidden cameras. Cabling and other communications systems are dealt with in chapter nine. Considerations of outdoor installations are in chapter ten. A case study of a particular application and the process of determining and fulfilling the requirements is presented in chapter eleven. A decent review of a specialty topic, accessible by anyone concerned about it. copyright Robert M. Slade, 2005
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CCTV for Security Professionals provides the information necessary to design the ideal CCTV system. The chapters are stand-alone sources of information on their subjects and are presented in logical sequence to guide the reader from basic principles to more complex for a complete system understanding.In his straight-forward and informative text, Alan Matchett approaches the camera systems from the user's point of view, providing the security manager with the knowledge to discuss the system, its desired features, and the areas of design concern within the context of an organization's business model. This can prove to be invaluable when evaluating an existing system, the use and components of a given system, or in evaluating a system design proposed by a vendor.Installers and service personnel will benefit from the functions and possibilities that are available with the various components and by gaining an understanding of their customers' needs. Newer technicians will learn how to set up the system properly, and can familiarize themselves with the technologies that go into a CCTV system. Security equipment sales personnel will also gain a better knowledge of the customer's needs as well as learn to determine exactly what questions they should be asking the customer and what the customer's responses mean. In this manner, the book will offer invaluable tips to ensure customers get exactly what they expect in a system.* Provides a detailed explanation of CCTV components and the technology behind analog and digital CCTV systems.* Establishes a "common language" for security professionals, CCTV system designers and sales personnel to use as a basis for system design.* Provides a clear explanation of the design process and design principles.