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title: Video Surveillance Fail?
description: Over the holiday we saw another example of what appears to be a video surveillance system gone wrong. Learn more here...
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# [Video Surveillance Fail?](https://blog.midches.com/blog/video-surveillance-fail)

 Written by [Matt Golueke](https://blog.midches.com/blog/author/matt-golueke) | Jul 3, 2017 12:50:08 PM

Security cameras are deployed at all types of locations for all types of reasons.

From retail to federal government, video surveillance has a valuable purpose if deployed strategically.

Over the holiday we saw another example of what appears to be a video surveillance system gone wrong.

This situation brings up a few questions. Maybe you'll share your thoughts on this situation or on others you've seen that are similar...

- Was the camera never connected to the network?
- Was a second camera supposed to be installed next to this one?
- Is this a dummy camera or is it just not connected?
- Is this an analog camera and the replacement IP camera has yet to replace it?
- When was the last time someone checked to see how the cameras look on the recording device?
- Is there a false sense of security created for this business' customers?
- Are the dozens bikes on the sidewalk secured?
- Is the building owner or business owner responsible for the condition of the camera system?
- If the camera was there from a prior business, should it have been removed?

 

 

**SOLUTIONS**

- Start with [Expert Security Advice from the MidChes team](https://www.midches.com/about/contact-us/)
- Perform your own site survey to get started. Download one of our DIY security guides here: 
    - [Video Surveillance](https://www.midches.com/resources/site-survey-video-surveillance/)
    - [Intrusion Detection](https://www.midches.com/resources/site-survey-intrusion-access/)
    - [Perimeter Detection](https://www.midches.com/resources/perimeter-detection/)
- Engage a trusted, competent security professional to evaluate your current security plan. Don't know one? [Ask us for a recommendation.](https://www.midches.com/about/contact-us/)
- Request a list of recommended upgrades that are aligned with your performance expectations.
- Perform regular checks of video feeds to the recording device.
- Consider an ongoing system maintenance contract.

 

 

 

 

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