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Taxi
Cabs
Advantages of
Taxi Security Cameras
- Protect
drivers - Cabbies are in a vulnerable position. They put their trust
in their passengers. Security cameras can help to deter unruly passengers
from acting out of line.
- Deter
violence - Whether the result of alcohol, or many other factors,
violent confrontations can and do occur between cab passengers and drivers.
The presence of in-cab surveillance cameras can make riders think twice before
acting afoul.
- Prevent
robberies - When security cameras are onboard, anyone attempting
to rob a cabbie will have to do so knowing their every move is being videotaped.
That knowledge alone should be enough to stop many potential robbers in their
tracks.
- Monitor
driver behavior - Passengers aren't the only ones with the potential
to act out of line in a taxi cab. Drivers can also be guilty on occasion.
Taxicams help to ensure that cab drivers carry out their duties in a professional
manner.
- Provide visual
evidence - In cases where violent confrontations or robberies do take place,
in-cab security cameras can provide valuable video evidence for criminal investigations.
Risks of Taxicams
- Privacy
- Placing appropriate signage throughout the cab to inform passengers
that they're on camera can ease privacy concerns, while also helping to deter
criminal activity by publicizing the presence of video surveillance.
Considerations
for Taxicab Video Surveillance
When determining
a taxicab service's need for video security, consider some of these factors:
- How safe do
the cab drivers currently feel?
- Has there been
a history of violence in the areas covered by the taxi service?
- Have there
been reported incidents of theft and violence in the cabs?
- Do the cabs
travel into high crime neighborhoods?
- Do the cabbies
often transport intoxicated passengers?
Installation
- Use cameras
equipped to handle low-light and dark conditions.
- Install internal
cameras to achieve views of passengers as well as the driver
- Position camera
above the rear view mirror for comprehensive view of the cab's interior
- Consider external
cameras
- Consider integrating
cameras with a duress alarm system
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