CCTV systems can be used to solve a variety of problems relating to the movement and actions of goods and personnel within a wide range of environments.

 Typical uses are:

• Monitoring of visitors and staff within a workplace
• Observation of patrons/customers within licensed and retail premises
• Monitoring of equipment and procedures within a factory setting
• Evidence gathering where criminal activity is suspected
• Protection of staff / stock
• As a deterrent measure against criminal activity
• General observation of property e.g. carparks

At the front end of the system are the cameras. These are used to generate the images required for monitoring and recording.

The cameras used in CCTV systems come in a wide variety of sizes, styles and specifications depending on the application for which they are intended.

The cameras can vary from covert models hidden within everyday objects to pole mounted mobile units for observation of large areas as well as a large selection of static cameras for internal and external use.