CCTV Planning Guide

The guide helps institutions describe what must be seen, when identification matters, how long footage is needed, who can access it and what infrastructure supports reliable recording.

Key considerations

The questions that shape a responsible recommendation.

Coverage goals

Lighting and lens

Storage retention

Access and responsibility

Guide · 2026

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