Security Installer magazine once received such a email warning in springtime – apparently programmed to be sent out every late summer, but wrongly dated!
But now one manufacturer really is warning about those summer nights.
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“The long summer evenings may be upon us but security planners should not overlook the importance of effective CCTV lighting, or the reality that most crime happens at night”, says Shaun Cutler, MD of Raytec.
System designers should remember that ambient lighting levels at night are not conducive to good CCTV pictures, even at the height of summer, he says.
“Although lighting conditions may seem less challenging at this time of year CCTV systems still need purpose-designed lighting if they are to work properly,” says Cutler.
“Planners should remember that the pattern of crime also changes during the summer, with many areas at greater risk of opportunist and petty crime late at night when potential offenders and trouble-makers are more likely to be present.”
Raytec, supplier of Raymax and Raylux Infra-Red and White-Light products, is calling for greater attention to be paid to summer lighting and is planning a series of test sessions before October.
These sessions will allow installers and system designers to see how well different lighting solutions perform in field conditions.
For more information about forthcoming Test Nights and technical sessions email Raytec on sales@rayteccctv.com
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