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Why prisons (and other custodial applications) need high-security CCTV cameras
Security audits show that 24 prisons in the UK are currently a concern or serious concern, meaning there’s a clear and urgent need to strengthen surveillance and monitoring across these sites. High-security CCTV cameras and integrated security systems are a key lever for improving oversight, evidencing adherence to procedures and reducing the risk of serious incidents. The CCTV security challenges inside and around custodial facilities Prison populations have remained close to capacity for years across the UK, with government projections suggesting the prison population in England and Wales will rise to between 98,000 and 103,600 by March 2030. Despite highly controlled environments, security challenges are escalating. Perimeter protection and escape risk For prison and detention perimeters, a single missed incident... Read More
The best CCTV for vacant property protection
Recent government data shows there are more than 264,000 long-term empty residential properties in England, before factoring in thousands of vacant commercial buildings. For building managers and landlords, each empty property represents both financial and reputational risk, making CCTV for vacant property a priority from day one. An unoccupied building is often exposed to vandalism, trespassers, theft, squatting and arson, leading to significant repair costs and reputational damage with residents and local authorities. Once targeted, these sites can quickly deteriorate. The CCTV Hub from Redvision, a UK-based CCTV camera manufacturer, is designed specifically for protecting assets that may lack power, connectivity and on-site personnel. Why the CCTV Hub is ideal for vacant sites The Redvision CCTV Hub is a rugged... Read More
How re-deployable CCTV can improve site safety and security across multiple locations
From busy town centres and traffic junctions to sporting events and festivals, these environments are often temporary, dispersed or high-risk, yet they still need consistent, high-quality CCTV coverage. At the same time, budgets are under pressure and teams are lean, so you need security systems that are quick to deploy, easy to move between locations, straightforward to manage and resilient if the network or power fails. This is where the CCTV Hub from Redvision, a UK-based CCTV camera manufacturer, comes into its own, providing a practical foundation for multi-location, re-deployable CCTV strategies. The challenge of multi-location CCTV Most legacy CCTV architectures were designed around fixed buildings and permanent network infrastructure. When you try to stretch those systems across multiple locations... Read More
How the CCTV Hub deters criminal activity in public space applications
Local authorities are under growing pressure to do more with less. Clearing up fly tipping incidents alone cost local authorities in England £13.1 million in 2023/24 (up 22% from the previous year). This figure doesn’t account for the reputational damage, community impact or staff time taken to investigate and respond. So, how do you tackle fly tipping, vandalism, anti-social behaviour and wider criminality, while dealing with shrinking budgets, changing risk profiles and legacy technology that was never designed for flexible, mobile deployments? For public sector CCTV, this question usually means looking at rapid re-deployable solutions that can be installed in minutes, not weeks of civil work and planning delays. The real-world challenges of public sector CCTV Issues such as anti-social... Read More
The Redvision CCTV Hub: a cost-effective and robust solution for construction site security
Most legacy CCTV systems were designed for permanent buildings with fixed infrastructure, including structured cabling, dedicated comms rooms and stable power. On construction sites, you rarely have that luxury. Common limitations include: Fixed network dependence. Conventional network video recorders and encoders expect a wired network. Getting fibre or copper to every tower or scaffold run is expensive and slow.Single-camera 4G routers. Basic cellular routers bolted to a pole might work for one camera but quickly become a bottleneck when you need multiple viewpoints.Analogue holdovers. Older systems still built around analogue cameras and encoders struggle to deliver the resolution and intelligence you need from an IP camera solution.Cable vulnerability. Exposed cabling is easy to damage accidentally with machinery (or deliberately by... Read More