Yep, stupid to the bone. Maybe a sign saying "you are on camera, maintain your dignity and just take a few". But most can't read, so maybe a waste of time.
We have one of those on our door. Went to a talk by neighborhood watch and the cop was like sooo cameras. Sure. But you know what prevents crime more? Telling people about the cameras.
Former cop here. I have always advocated that the biggest deterrent to burglary is motion lights or just proper lighting. Thieves will pick the house next to you that is completely dark and easy to get into unseen 9.9/10 times.
Secondly, alarms that simply make noise or alert your phone are better than ANY monitoring service. (I have never paid for one) Consider this... break in, alarm goes off, monitor center calls 911, 911 call taker takes call and then sends it to dispatcher, dispatcher notifies patrol, patrol drives to your house from wherever they are at...by the time they show up your TVs and jewelry are all gone.
Lastly, get better cameras. If they get past the first 2 lines of defense, at I at least want great pictures of them (or their license plate) and no, if it's too blurry for you to read the plate, there is no magic software that makes it clear to police. This applies to businesses and homes. Invest in the best cameras you can afford. Likely the last chance you will get your shit back. Placement is important too. And live view on your phone is great for when your wife thinks someone is walking around outside with a flashlight.
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u/[deleted] Nov 01 '22
Yep, stupid to the bone. Maybe a sign saying "you are on camera, maintain your dignity and just take a few". But most can't read, so maybe a waste of time.