ASIS PSP Study Guide - Chapter 8 Deep Dive

Chapter eight of the ASIS PSP Study Guide covers Video Surveillance Systems and how they should be used to mitigate risk. The system should be designed based on the specific application, whether it is for witnessing events, recording evidence, or assessing incidents. The camera plan takes into account target, activity, and purpose. The three levels of assessment are scene identification, action identification, and subject identification, which requires a camera scene no wider than 20 ft for analog systems in order to achieve true subject identification. Understanding the differences between Security architecture for video surveillance systems involves choosing the camera before the lens, considering lighting and sensitivity, understanding format size, and choosing the right type of lens. The system must also take into account pixel density, transmission infrastructure, and compression methods such as H 264. Choosing the wrong components or cables can lead to failure or damage. This episode discusses the design and implementation of surveillance systems for physical security. It covers key principles such as the purposes of surveillance, camera selection, transmission of data, legal considerations, and system maintenance. The host and guest also go through some exam day scenarios to review the concepts covered. They emphasize the importance of understanding the technology and legal aspects of surveillance in order to design a system that effectively serves its purpose and protects against liability.