Most companies like cutting spending wherever possible, but please don’t start cutting your budget with security. Some businesses will resort to only fielding dummy (fake) security cameras in order to save money, but this is not a completely reliable way to protect your business. There is a time and place for everything, and dummy security cameras are no exception to this rule.
Proper Usage and a Tale of Warning
So, what is a proper use for dummy security cameras? Dummy security cameras have one purpose; to make those uncertain of wanting to commit crime second guess themselves, and to intimidate them out of doing so. In short, dummy security cameras are a method of deterrent, which are cheap and relatively easy to install in comparison to real security cameras. Dummy security cameras for businesses can be effective deterrent tools, but when crime does actually occur they cannot be used to prove it or identify criminals.
For those who like stories, I’ll provide a real world example. Way back in the 2000’s, my sister used to work at a small, locally run ice cream shop. One time when my parents and I went to the ice cream shop to visit her while she was working, I noticed a camera which was positioned to view the front entrance and the cash register at the same time. One day, which she thankfully wasn’t working on, the ice cream shop got robbed at gunpoint. Unfortunately for the business owner and the police, the strategically positioned camera was actually a dummy camera.
Moral of the Story
The moral of the robbery story is that while dummy cameras can help deter crime, they will not always succeed in doing so. Some criminals are capable of telling the difference between a real and fake security camera, and if someone is really committed to robbing a business, a security camera, real or fake, may not deter them.
If you are a business owner who operates in an area with a high rate of crime, get a real security system. If you want to, you can always integrate dummy security cameras with your real security system, but in doing so you may accidently reveal to the observant which cameras are fake and which are real.
Closing Tips
When buying fake security cameras, always try to find something that looks like it blends in with your building’s style. Making the camera look like a regular part of the environment will go a long way when trying to make it look real. If you already have real cameras, look for fake cameras which look similar. Remember, even though your fake security cameras can look real, the amount of protection they offer is actually very small, but having a few fake cameras is better than having nothing at all.
Want to share this story on social media? Use these hashtags! #BusinessSecurity #DummyCameras
| New Products | |
   |
   |
  |
  |
  |
  |
| Top Featured Products | |
 Motion Detector Alarm Color Hidden Camera With Built-In DVR - Mini Alarm DVR with PIR Detection & Motion Detection The PIR MOTION DETECTOR HIDDEN CAMERA with built-in DVR is the best on the market. It doesn't just look... Motion Detector Alarm Color Hidden Camera With Built-In DVR |
 SecureShot 1080p High-Def Electrical Box Hidden Camera/DVR w/NightVision - This ultimate electrical box SecureShot DVR offers features others only imagine. Our 940nm invisible IR illuminator array records in total darkness... SecureShot 1080p High-Def Electrical Box Hidden Camera/DVR w/NightVision |
 USB Camstick Spy Camera w/Night Vision - The CamstickNV looks and functions like an ordinary flash drive. Yet this storage device conceals a DVR capable of recording both audio and quality color video.Motion activation mod... USB Camstick Spy Camera w/Night Vision |
 SecureShot First Alert Smoke Detector Camera/DVR w/NightVision & 1 Year Battery - Our SecureShot Full High Definition 1080P Smoke Detector w/ 1 Year Standby Battery Camera/DVR is MADE IN USA. It features Amazing 1080P Full... SecureShot First Alert Smoke Detector Camera/DVR w/NightVision & 1 Year Battery |
 Cross Hidden Spy Camera w/Built in DVR - The Cross Hidden Spy Camera with built in DVR is a tiny spy camera hidden inside a mini wearable cross. Cross Hidden Spy Camera w/Built in DVR |
 Bush Baby Wifi Outlet - This functional 6 plug wall outlet can support up to six devices and even comes with two functional USB ports and comes in Black or White color. With this built in hidden camera you can keep track ... Bush Baby Wifi Outlet |
 Mini Phone Charger Spy Camera/DVR - Functional phone charger. Our NEW Mini Charger Spy Camera/DVR is a small but powerful device. It offers Hi-Definition 1080p recording resolution hidden discreetly inside a functional ... Mini Phone Charger Spy Camera/DVR |
 Bush Baby Stealth Hi-Def Outlet Spy Camera/DVR - FREE 16GB Micro SD Card - This wall adapter is perfect for just about any location. Its built-in camera on the front is positioned so that this ordinary looking object can b... Bush Baby Stealth Hi-Def Outlet Spy Camera/DVR - FREE 16GB Micro SD Card |
 Secureguard 4K Ultra HD WiFi Battery Powered Fire Alarm Strobe Spy Camera - - 4K Resolution Battery Powered Spy Camera This Fire Strobe is WiFi enabled with a 4K Spy camera inside.You can remotely view and control the cam... Secureguard 4K Ultra HD WiFi Battery Powered Fire Alarm Strobe Spy Camera |
 Secureguard 4K Ultra HD WiFi iPhone Dock Radio Spy Camera - Our Secureguard 4K Resolution WiFi Spy Camera is an iPhone Dock Radio with WiFi enabled with a 4K Spy camera inside.You can remotely view and control the camera ... Secureguard 4K Ultra HD WiFi iPhone Dock Radio Spy Camera |
 Bush Baby 4K WiFi Two Camera Smoke Detector Spy Camera/DVR - ON SALE: $30 OFF!Are you looking for a smoke detector that covers all angles of the room? Then look no further. The Bush Baby 4K WiFi Two Camera Smoke Detector S... Bush Baby 4K WiFi Two Camera Smoke Detector Spy Camera/DVR |
 Bush Baby 4K WiFi Dog Spy Camera/DVR - The Bush Baby 4K Wi-Fi Dog is the perfect device to protect your young ones. Whether you are making sure your child is staying out of trouble or keeping an eye on the babysitter no o... Bush Baby 4K WiFi Dog Spy Camera/DVR |
|
Be assured that your shopping experience is completely safe. The order site is secured using a Thawte SSL Web Server Certificate which encrypts all data to and from the site. However, if you prefer to pay with check or money order, just choose the off-line option when you check out. |
|