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Sporting events and other places with large crowds are especially subject to vandalism and crime. Video Surveillance can help to protect your fans and staff.


Pros for Video Surveillance at Sporting Events

Simple Installation � You can monitor your sporting event easily by using wireless IP cameras. Since the cameras are wireless, they can be mounted anywhere. It should be noted that wireless cameras are subject to interference.

Crowd Safety � At events with so many people, it can be helpful to monitor the entrances and exits of your facility should anything illegal take place.

Remote Access � This means you can remotely view and control your cameras from any location with an internet connection and computer. To view an example of remote access, visit our live demo page and view cameras that are recording from our office from your computer.

Crowd Control � Sometimes fights can break out in the stands and cameras can notify security to stop the problem before it gets out of hand.


Risks of Sports Arena Surveillance

Privacy � Although cameras can be helpful in preventing crime and protecting people, privacy is also an important factor to consider when choosing where and how (hidden or visible) to place your cameras. Please avoid bathrooms and other such areas where privacy is expected.

Vandalism and Damage � In the event that someone should damage or tamper with your cameras, it is a good idea to have backup cameras for emergency situations. Click here to view some of our vandal resistant cameras.


Setup Questions for Sports Arena Surveillance

With such a large space and high volume of people, it can be difficult to setup surveillance for a sports arena. Take into account the following things before purchasing your surveillance setup:

- What are the biggest security concerns of your facility?
- Have you had problems of crowd control in the past?
- Are there any surveillance/security systems currently installed?
- Are other events hosted in the arena that pose other security issues?
- Has there been employee theft in the past?
- Do you also need to monitor the parking lot?
- Is there security at the exits and entrances?
- Is there a bar/restaurant in your arena?


Tips for Setting Up Cameras in Your Arena

- Setup your cameras so you can view important areas of the crowd.
- PTZ Cameras allow for pan, tilt, and zoom capabilities in case you need to focus on a specific location.
- Put some cameras at the exits and entrances of your arena.
- If you have a parking lot as well, cameras can help to prevent vehicle crime.
- You may wish to look into systems with more features such as video anayltics can provide better detail for facial recognition and other instances where close ups are needed.