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CONCEALED CAMERA SYSTEMS

NCJ Number
39910
Journal
LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNICATIONS Volume: 4 Issue: 1 Dated: (FEBRUARY 1977) Pages: 21-22
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1977
Length
2 pages
Annotation
THE PROPER USE OF CONCEALED/MINIATURE CAMERA SYSTEMS CAN BE AN EFFECTIVE AID IN THE APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS.
Abstract
THERE ARE A FEW CRITICAL FACTORS IN THE EFFECTIVE USE OF CONCEALED CAMERA INSTALLATIONS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AT LEAST TWO CAMERAS BE USED IN ANY INSTALLATION AS INSURANCE IN CASE OF FAILURE. THE POTENTIAL USER IS REMINDED THE ALL SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS ARE LIMITED TO BLACK-AND-WHITE FILM. FLASH DEVICES AND INFRA-RED ILLUMINATION PRESENT FUNCTIONAL COMPLICATIONS, AND IT IS ADVISED THAT THE USER AVOID THESE DEVICES. CAMERA COVERAGE NEED NOT BE LIMITED TO INTERIOR AREAS; EXTERIOR AREAS SHOULD BE MONITORED AS WELL. ADDITIONAL LITERATURE IS RECOMMENDED WITH COMMENTS....MSP