Posts Tagged ‘Gated communities’

Prevention of Crime: An Overview of Gated Communities and Neighborhood Watch

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

For centuries the criminal justice system has worked in a very simple manner: take away the “criminals” and put them behind gates and walls segregated from the rest of the population. This method holds true today, except now people are voluntarily surrounding themselves with concrete and metal fences to escape the so-called “criminals” of society…. Read more >>

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The Benefits of Gated Communities

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

When people think of gated communities they usually think of a few key aspects of them. Yes, some of these aspects can be a tad tiresome, such as punching a keypad every time you need to get into your neighborhood. But, the benefits severely outweigh the costs. When you live in a gated community you… Read more >>

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License Plate Cameras for Vehicle Monitoring

Friday, June 11th, 2010

One of the most productive applications for security cameras is the use as a vehicle “License Plate Recorder”. This use is consistent with one of the basic principles of visual surveillance: monitor choke points. Gated communities, hotels, parking lots, private estates, and critical infrastructure are all logical markets for license plate recorders. The benefits of… Read more >>

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