Planners
Warned to Remember Lighting During Summer 'Risk Months'
‘The long summer evenings may be upon us but security
planners should not overlook the importance of effective CCTV lighting,
or the reality that most crime happens at night’, warns Shaun Cutler,
MD of Raytec.
System
designers should remember that ambient lighting levels at night are not
conducive to good CCTV pictures, even at the height of summer, he says.
‘Although lighting conditions may seem less challenging at this time
of year CCTV systems still need purpose-designed lighting if they are
to work properly,’ says Shaun.
‘Planners should remember that the pattern of crime also changes
during the summer, with many areas at greater risk of opportunist and
petty crime late at night when potential offenders and trouble-makers
are more likely to be present.’
Raytec, which specialises in developing CCTV lighting technology - including
its Raymax and Raylux Infra-Red and White-Light products - is well known
for the series of CCTV 'Test Nights' which are staged around the country
during the winter.
But now Raytec is also calling for greater attention to be paid to lighting
during the summer nights, and is planning a series of test sessions before
October.
These sessions will allow installers and system designers to see how well
different lighting solutions perform in field conditions - and will allow
them to plan ahead for the return of the challenging dark nights which
are only a few months away.
For more information about forthcoming Test Nights and technical sessions
email Raytec on sales@rayteccctv.com.
Web: http://www.rayteccctv.com
