Mobile CCTV systems such as CCTV towers are the ideal choice for temporary surveillance at a location where fixed CCTV is not an option, or not required.
Construction sites are a great example of this. They need protection, to help stop theft and vandalism, but the project is constantly changing, surveillance is only required for a short period of time, and there may not be any mains access for CCTV installation anyway.
Another great use for temporary CCTV towers than can be installed, moved, and removed in a matter of minutes by an expert security firm is at events. Using CCTV for event security can be incredibly beneficial, allowing you to observe huge areas packed with thousands of people from a single location. Cameras deter criminals from trying anything at your event, reassure attendees that they are safe, and provide clear conclusive evidence of what happened if an incident does take place. They also make it so much easier for your security guards to secure your venue properly, as they can locate incidents and attend to them far quicker than would otherwise be possible.
However, you might only be using the venue for a day or a few days at most, and if the venue does not have its own CCTV system, or you are hosting your event outside, you need temporary CCTV to be brought in for the event alone. This is where CCTV towers come in. Standing at 7m tall and providing 360 degree imagery of a large area around them, these towers are perfect for festivals, concerts, and more and are great for observing crowds from above.
We are one of the leading UK providers of AI and Eco-Friendly CCTV towers and often provide security for major events up and down the country. We have compiled a list of some of the biggest benefits of having a CCTV tower at your large scale event.
Crime prevention
Theft is unfortunately not unusual at large scale events and having CCTV in place can help to deter criminals from targeting your attendees. A CCTV tower, literally towering above the crowd, is a highly effective deterrent against thieves sending them a message they can’t miss that they are under observation. This will also help your guests to relax and enjoy the event itself without having to look over their shoulder. If a crime does occur despite the measures you have put in place, under the influence of alcohol or otherwise, CCTV towers will ensure that the incident is caught on camera and appropriate action can be taken against the offender.
If there is any violence or confrontation that occurs, CCTV will allow your security officers to quickly identify the location of the problems and the culprits and have them removed from the venue. All in all, CCTV creates a much safer and more enjoyable atmosphere at major events.
Traffic Control
Major events draw all sorts of people from all sorts of places to a single area. They all need to get there somehow, and many will park their vehicles nearby whilst they attend. CCTV towers are well known for their effectiveness in protecting car parks, both from thieves, and in order to control traffic and prevent congestion build up.
Should a problem arise in your car park, you will see it on CCTV and can take the appropriate action. Footage from CCTV cameras at previous events in the same venue can also be incredibly useful when planning your own event as you can learn from any mistakes that were made and take action to prevent them happening again.
Convenience
CCTV towers can be deployed at a moment’s notice and a professional security firm will have them up and running anywhere you need them in no time. Events are temporary in nature and it makes sense for your CCTV to be the same. Some shows and concerts move between different locations and venues on a day-to-day basis and if this is the case for you, CCTV towers will help to ensue you have appropriate standardised protection at each and every venue as you travel.
Not only can your CCTV move, but you can access live imagery from CCTV towers whilst you are on the move yourself. During the event you might be needed anywhere on the premises at any time and the 5G transmission technology incorporated into modern CCTV towers allows you to access live footage on the go using your mobile phone or other mobile device.
After the event has passed, this footage will be a valuable learning tool that you can use to plan for future events, letting you observe any mistakes that were made or changes that could be beneficial and implementing them for next time.