Varifocal CCTV cameras can help stop thefts from scrap yards

A police exercise to cut the incidence of stolen scrap had an immediate effect. After a high number of vans were initially stopped and searched first thing, fewer were spotted as the morning progressed. A spokesman added that this was fairly common as “tatters” or scrap dealers would warn one another about operations. “It may be that scrap yards are also calling their clients telling them not to do business today and they don’t want to get into trouble either,” the spokesman said.

Digital CCTV systems cost from as little as £1 a day (plus installation), so it makes sense to implement CCTV on your yard or site to protect items being stolen from it. Digital CCTV body cameras from CCTV Surveillance Ltd require a lens to be attached to them and these generally have to be bought separately, but this allows you to choose the best lens for your needs. For example, the varifocal CCTV Camera Lens is for use with 1/3" or 1/4" CS mount CCTV cameras with DC iris control. This is best suited to medium resolution cameras.