How to Tamper-Proof Your Security Cameras

Mount Your Security Cameras in Hard-to-Reach or Out-of-Reach Areas

Make tampering with your security cameras an impossible mission. Rather than mounting security cameras near ladders or staircases, install them on high ceilings, on the roof, high up on walls, or the sides of your building. An added benefit of this tip is that your cameras will get a better view of your property from higher up. This can help cover a larger area and more likely identify suspicious activity in the vicinity.

Have Your Cameras Watch Each Other’s Backs

Place your cameras so that each is in the frame of another camera. This way, criminals will not have blind spots to freely tamper with or damage your security cameras. It’s also a good idea to install security cameras in high-traffic areas where it’s riskier for criminals to spend time tinkering with your property.

Camouflage or Hide Your Security Cameras

Criminals can tamper with security cameras that they cannot see, and there are a few ways you can conceal your security cameras. You can purchase special camouflaged security cameras or even paint the area behind the camera to disguise the camera. You can also take advantage of nooks and crannies to hide the security cameras. Be careful, though, that functionality of your security camera is not compromised in the process. Pay particular attention to lighting and image quality if you are going to hide cameras under shadows.

Physically Protect Your Security Cameras from Vandalism

Dedicated criminals might be able to find and reach your security cameras, so fortify your defenses by enclosing your security cameras in vandal-proof casing. Look for durable materials that can withstand impact and provide water-resistance. Also make sure the casing does not obstruct the camera’s field of view or reduce its video quality.

Invest in Backup Batteries and/or Generators

Some criminals are especially sophisticated, capable of shutting down the electrical supply to your security cameras. Make sure your electrical system is safe and secure, and consider investing in backup batteries and/or standby generators that will power your security cameras in the event of a power outage.

Hire Dedicated Security

Relying solely on security cameras might not be enough to protect your property. Invest in on-site security guards, virtual guards in Nashville, TN, or a combination of the two for comprehensive security. Call ArcEye Property Defense to learn about how our proactive video monitoring uses artificial intelligence and sophisticated technology to protect hundreds of small, medium, and large businesses of all types.