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One Chicago city spokesperson , quoted in a Chicago Tribune article , boasted that city surveillance cameras had helped solve 4,500 + crimes over a four-year period .
But , as the article ’ s author pointed out , more than 1 million crimes had taken place during that time , meaning that the cameras ’ contribution to solving them was 0.5 percent , at best .
Here are 4 things to consider if you ’ re using cameras to protect your property :
2 . Recording failures . The ability to view a live feed doesn ’ t mean the surveillance system is recording .
3 . Power failures . Whether wireless or hard-wired , cameras need power to work . No power , no cameras .
4 . Communication failures . Problems with signal strength , signal interference , or IP address conflicts can prevent cameras from communicating with the system .
1 . Poor image quality due to obstruction by trees or debris , cameras getting knocked out of position , dirty or damaged lenses , infrared glare , wiring problems , or simply overestimating the ability of the cameras installed .