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Re: Re: I was petrol bombed last night ... security questions




Quoting PatrickLidstone <patrick@xxxxxxx>:

> A very grim, horrible, experience.

> I would suggest the best immediate deterrent is all-round flood
> lighting. A large dog living in an outside kennel is also very
> effective at discouraging people from attempting to gain access to
> the vicinity of the property.

I will get it floodlit this weekend.

>
> On the CCTV front, you probably want to go for highly visible cameras
> and connect them to a time lapse video recorder. Lets Automate &
> Keene are good starting points. You have to be realistic though - the
> chances of capturing a clear facial image - especially if they are
> moving fast, and have a hood up, at night, is very small. I see CCTV
> as a psychological deterrent factor rather than anything else.
>
> HTH
>
> Patrick


The property is empty at the moment, and so is very vulnerable. Can anyone
recommend a remote viewing system, possibly via the net. Any ideas anyone.

Thanks again

Umar




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