An Explanation Of Cctv.Cctv stands for Closed Circuit television. closed-circuit television
Cctv, is a number of surveillance cameras doing monitoring of passing traffic [human or otherwise] with recording capabilities.
Cctv is the use of recoding video cameras for observation purposes. It differs from the television that you would normally associate with it in that a closed circuit means that all camera are linked physically by cables. Banks, stadiums, and shops are all likely to use
Cctv because of the need for increased security in such areas.
Cctv is also used in the military for intelligence use. The use of
Cctv s in public places has increased, causing debate over security versus privacy. Many people have a big brother complex over
Cctv.
Cctv was initially developed as a means of increasing security in sensitive areas, like banks etc. Today it has developed to the point where it is simple and inexpensive enough to be used in home security systems, and for surveillance.