Hello everyone,
What are your thoughts on security cameras? I am considering installing two outside. I have already looked through the websites of the regional data protection authorities and noted the essentials (notice sign, deletion policy, masking public areas, etc.). The main goal is deterrence and to be informed about what happens when I am away.
Do you have cameras on your property or even more, like an alarm system? What are your reasons for or against them?
Thank you and best regards,
Andrea85
What are your thoughts on security cameras? I am considering installing two outside. I have already looked through the websites of the regional data protection authorities and noted the essentials (notice sign, deletion policy, masking public areas, etc.). The main goal is deterrence and to be informed about what happens when I am away.
Do you have cameras on your property or even more, like an alarm system? What are your reasons for or against them?
Thank you and best regards,
Andrea85
HilfeHilfe schrieb:
There are tons of cameras at our train station. Nobody cares.And how many crimes are solved because of that? Wouldn't it be much worse if crimes happened and couldn't be solved due to missing recordings?
Besides, it’s a completely different situation... a burglar looks for weak points, while an attacker often acts unexpectedly; cameras are ignored or overlooked at that moment.
In our residential area, there were the first break-ins after about 3 years.
At the first house, they failed to pry open the window and moved on to the next house.
There, despite security measures, they apparently used a hammer and chisel to break through the window.
Inside the house, they searched for bags and left with all sorts of items. Reportedly, even underwear was among the stolen goods. However, some of the equipment was apparently left behind on the terrace.
Last year, they were again sneaking through the gardens and were recorded on cameras. They even noticed the cameras but still walked past the same spot later on.
They did not avoid the house with conspicuous security systems but circled around it.
At the first house, they failed to pry open the window and moved on to the next house.
There, despite security measures, they apparently used a hammer and chisel to break through the window.
Inside the house, they searched for bags and left with all sorts of items. Reportedly, even underwear was among the stolen goods. However, some of the equipment was apparently left behind on the terrace.
Last year, they were again sneaking through the gardens and were recorded on cameras. They even noticed the cameras but still walked past the same spot later on.
They did not avoid the house with conspicuous security systems but circled around it.
Hausbauer schrieb:
I would think the person living in that house is so old-fashioned, they’ve probably stashed bundles of cash in large bills under their mattress... New build?
No, that’s a sign they’ve taken on too much.
Putting that aside, I can almost feed the bank’s night safe from the garden wall.
Musketier schrieb:
Last year, they crept through the gardens again and were caught on cameras. They even noticed the cameras but still walked past the same spot later on.
They didn’t avoid the house with the obvious surveillance equipment either, but walked all around it. 
untergasse4318 Dec 2019 01:15Andrea85 schrieb:
Do you know if they caught them? Then at least the videos would be good evidence. Videos can be tricky. They can definitely help, especially when it comes to identifying perpetrators in multiple incidents, but you need good quality footage. Cameras that can clearly capture a face from 5-10 meters (15-30 feet) or farther at night are quite expensive. However, very few people invest in those because the cheap “China special” cameras costing around 99 euros and claiming 4K resolution are appealing. That’s why videos are often available after break-ins, but most of the time they are practically worthless.