Surveillance and Monitoring Flashcards

What is 'license plate recognition' (LPR) technology?

Answer: Automated technology that reads and records vehicle license plates from camera footage

LPR uses cameras and software to automatically read and record vehicle license plate numbers, enabling tracking and automated access control for vehicles.

What is the 'chain of evidence' as it relates to surveillance footage?

Answer: The documented process ensuring surveillance footage is preserved intact and unaltered for use as evidence

Maintaining chain of evidence for surveillance footage means documenting who accessed it, when, and ensuring it has not been altered, preserving its admissibility in court.

What is 'facial recognition' technology in security?

Answer: Technology that identifies individuals by analyzing facial features from camera footage

Facial recognition technology compares facial features captured by cameras against a database to identify or verify the identity of individuals.

What does 'field of view' mean for a security camera?

Answer: The area that a camera can capture in its frame

Field of view is the extent of the observable area visible to a camera, typically measured in degrees and determining coverage area.

What is 'remote monitoring' in security?

Answer: Watching security cameras and systems from a location away from the protected facility

Remote monitoring allows security personnel to observe a facility's cameras and systems from a separate location, enabling off-site surveillance and response.

What is the purpose of 'tamper detection' on security cameras?

Answer: To alert security when a camera is moved, covered, or disabled

Tamper detection alerts security personnel when a camera is being physically interfered with, such as being moved, sprayed, or covered, indicating a potential attack on the security system.