Re: How long to keep surveillance tapes?

[Frank Olson <use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

DavidB wrote:
> Do most commercial companies recycle their surveillance tapes or do
> they archive the tape or digital pictures indefinitely? What is a
> prudent amount of time to retain surveillance footage when there has
> been no known incident for which they would obviously be needed?


I guess it depends on what's "on" the tapes.  Generally, if you've
recorded an incident or accident, I'd keep them indefinitely (just to be
on the "safe side").  Convert them to MP4's and you won't have a problem
with image degradation or an accidental erasure.