These developments mean that an update is now required to the previous cctv operational requirements manual published by hosdb in 2006.
Home office uk police requirements for digital cctv systems. Procedures and guidance for police when retrieving video and image. The focus of the document remains the same. Retrieving video and processing images from digital cctv systems and maintain the integrity of the evidence. We are confident that this procedure provides a sound framework within which to effectively gather and present evidence from digital cctv systems.
Cctv guidance documents offer information including. As such the home office plays a. Police requirements response to security systems the national police chiefs council npcc has agreed to these revised guidelines being circulated to. By ensuring that your digital cctv system is capable of meeting a few simple requirements the potential evidential value of the pictures can be greatly increased and the time taken by the police to access and process them greatly reduced.
However the scc also encourages other organisations operating cctv systems and those operating domestic cctv systems to adopt the sc code on a voluntary basis. Supporting notes are provided on the reverse of this sheet to clarify the requirements. Operating your domestic cctv. The home office has been at the front line of this endeavour since 1782.
The dna exchange system enables british police to check the genetic code of eu criminals and suspects in 15 minutes compared with 143 days through the interpol process the home office said in. Guidance for users wishing to buy a cctv system that is fit for purpose. Since 1994 when the ground breaking rotakin man sized cctv test target was introduced by the uk home office the level of detail required in a cctv image to meet its objectives has been well defined. Updated in 2009 these criteria are illustrated here using the 1 7 metre high target.
To provide clear guidance to non technical users wishing to buy a cctv system that is fit for purpose. The first duty of the government is to keep citizens safe and the country secure. Alan pratt graeme gerrard director hosdb dcc cheshire constabulary chair acpo cctv video. And functionality of cctv systems.
Must be on the compliant list of the home force where their main office hq is.