Housing societies in Bhiwandi and Kalyan are embracing CCTV networks to protect residents and communal property. A CCTV system in a society offers multiple benefits: it enhances security, provides evidence during incidents, and fosters a peaceful environment.
Key advantages:
- Prevent Unauthorized Access: CCTV at entrance gates and walkways deters outsiders from entering illegally. Society guardhouses often rely on cameras to double-check visitor IDs. As NoBrokerHood notes, CCTV “prevents unauthorized entry and reduces risks of theft, burglary, or vandalism”. In gated complexes, even package thieves or lone attackers think twice if they see cameras watching.
- Parking and Shared Areas: Monitoring parking lots, lobbies, lifts, and clubhouses helps manage disputes and safety. For example, if a car is scratched, video can reveal what happened. Cameras in parking areas clarify which slot belongs to whom, reducing conflicts. CCTV ensures shared amenities are used responsibly – residents can be “transparent in fair usage” of gyms and common rooms.
- Incident Evidence: Sadly, altercations or accidents can occur. With CCTV, societies always have video proof. Whether it’s a visitor falling in the lobby or an outsider dropping a bag, the footage provides an unbiased record. This is crucial for resolving issues without false accusations. “CCTV provides reliable video proof during incidents like accidents, altercations, or property damage”.
- Deterrence and Peace of Mind: Visible cameras discourage misbehavior. Potential wrongdoers in a society environment see the surveillance and often abandon their plans. Residents also sleep easier knowing security cameras are active. Having cameras installed creates “a stress-free environment” as families feel safer.
In Bhiwandi and Kalyan, many societies now see CCTV as part of modern infrastructure. Local police often recommend it – for instance, Pune police have urged housing societies to install cameras to help solve crimes quickly. In practice, society cameras have caught things like package thefts and chain-snatchers on video, helping police make arrests.
A.N. Security Services works with resident welfare associations (RWAs) to implement CCTV networks in societies. We advise on coverage: front gates, side exits, elevators, and play areas. We follow legal guidelines, ensuring cameras cover only common areas (not private spaces inside flats) in compliance with CCTV regulations.
Features we provide for societies:
- Integrated systems where all cameras link to a single NVR with remote viewing for the security office.
- High-definition dome cameras in lobbies and CCTV warning signage to fulfill legal norms.
- Visitors can be monitored via intercom-camera integration.
- Regular maintenance contracts (AMC) so cameras in humid coastal weather don’t fail unnoticed.
CCTV is now as essential to a society as fire extinguishers. By installing a robust network, a housing society in Bhiwandi or Kalyan shows it values resident safety.
