Fake vs. real: the security camera dilemma
Like a Pitbull Terrier that frightens intruders but won’t actually do anything, fake surveillance cameras can provide a suitable deterrent to some intruders. You can put them anywhere, even if you can’t get video cabling to them. Most prowlers won’t stop to check, since their entire plan depends on secrecy.However, fake cameras can create liability issues if an innocent person believes they are real, and the mistake puts them in harm’s way. In one real-life scenario, a woman was walking at night and was suddenly chased by a prowler. She had the option of either running to the corner for help, or running to a security camera she saw at someone’s house. The woman believed she had an equal chance of getting help with either option, but ended up choosing the cameras only to discover that they were fake. Later, she was able to convince a jury that the homeowner owed her damages. Read the rest of this entry »