Body Worn-cameras vs CCTV cameras- Similarities & Differences

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Body Worn-cameras vs CCTV cameras- Similarities
Differences Technology has come a long way.
Today, it influences and improves almost all
aspects of our society. Security is no
exception, and with good reason too. Crime has
always been prevalent and has continued to rise
in the past decade. Countermeasures like CCTV
cameras and Body-worn cameras (BWC) came into
existence in response to the spike in crime
rate. Both offer concrete evidence which helps
determine the victim, the perpetrator and the
nature of the crime. Lets delve deeper into
what they are along with the similarities and
differences between the two.

• CCTV Camera
• The Closed-circuit television camera is a system
  used for surveillance and video recording. It
  uses an in-built camera to record evidence that
  can be viewed and stored in a variety of storage
  mediums.
• While old CCTV cameras captured video in black
  and white, the new ones record colour videos.
  They also have other useful features like
  zooming into a specific area and tracking faces.
• General uses
• Maintaining security within a perimeter

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• Obtaining maintaining visual records
• Monitoring traffic in an area
• Verifying acts of vandalism
• Body-worn Camera
• The body-worn camera is a compact device used for
  gathering audio and video-based evidence. Its
  camera can take still pictures record audio and
  video. It is a role-specific device that is
  attached to the user via a security vest,
  harness, or Clip to reduce any hindrance while
  working. BWCs have successfully been implemented
  among police, security companies, event
  management companies and individuals to gather
  tamper-proof data.
• General uses
• Capturing audio-video proof of any incident
• Protecting workers/staff against abuse or
  accusations
• Gather proof while giving healthcare services
• Collecting vital evidence at close range
• Similarities between CCTV BWC
• Surveillance
• Video recording is the primary similarity between
  these two which makes both excellent options for
  surveillance.
• Deters Aggression
• Both CCTV cameras and body-worn cameras help in
  deterring aggression by letting people know they
  are being recorded.
• It is noted that the fact that anything they do
  will be recorded on camera prompts people to take
  a step back and think about their actions before
  acting on them

Differences between CCTV BWC
Recording While both record video, CCTV cameras
only record the visual aspect. Body-worn cameras
take it up a notch by capturing audio to support
the video evidence. This gives a more holistic
view of the incident. Perspective
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CCTV cameras are mounted in one place. Depending
on the model, some offer limited movement to
cover a few more angles, but ultimately offer a
set area that they can scan. BWCs offer the
perspective of the user, hence, there are no
limitations on the angle or area in which they
can be used in. Considering the benefits and
shortcomings, the best way to fully secure an
area is by using a combination of both. Guard
Patrol Products provide a range body-worn cameras
solutions offering features such as full HD
recording with a 140-degree wide-angle lens,
night vision, up to 128GB storage, pre and post
recording and long battery life. Ensuring you
have the facilities at hand to gather the vital
evidence you need. Contact Us to know more about
our body-worn camera or call us on 0800 817 4259.