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CCTV and imaging technology

CCTV guidance

How CCTV can be used in a variety of different scenarios and the guidance offered by HOSDB to ensure that systems meet operators' needs.

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) is used for a variety of purposes by many types of organisation. Some government departments use it in guarding perimeters and national borders, most small businesses use it to protect their premises and goods and local authorities and police forces mainly use it for public safety.

Operational requirements guidance

We publish comprehensive operational requirements guidance for organisations who wish to install or upgrade CCTV systems. This guidance concentrates on how to best determine your requirements and ensure that the system meets these as closely as possible. 

We also publish the UK Police Requirements For Digital CCTV Systems, which helps operators understand the needs of the police.

Both these publications are available on our free CCTV CD

Other publications include the Digital Imaging Procedure. This provides broad guidance to police on managing their digital picture and video evidence.

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Contact Us

Contact us at HOSDB or call us on 01727 865051.  If you do not know who you want to speak to, call our Information Service on 01727 816400