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In the frame
28 Jan 2008
Topics: CCTV
A new British Standard - BS 8495 Code of practice for digital CCTV recording systems for the purpose of image export to be used as evidence, gives recommendations for the specification, selection, installation and operation of digital CCTV recording systems (DCRS), for the purpose of generating CCTV images to be used as evidence in a court of law.
"Given the prolific uptake of digital video recording and the widespread use of digital images for evidential purposes in high profile cases," writes Adam Wiseberg, chairman of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), on SourceSecurity.com in 2007, "it is absolutely vital that best practice is adhered to so adequate weight can be given to this material." The BSIA drafted a code of practice for "Digital Recording" systems to cover key elements such as image quality, image authenticity, storage, image export, operator/owner awareness and the critical audit trail, and key elements of the code will form the basis of the new standard.
BS 8495 is aimed at assisting specifiers, installers, users, insurance companies, police authorities and purchasing organizations.
For more information, visit:www.bsigroup.com/jan08bs8495
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