Around 90% of professionally fitted CCTV systems are not capable of providing usable evidence that can actually identify a subject, even looking directly at the camera. This is typically caused by incorrect camera type, lens, sensor and/or negligent installation causing insufficient video detail.
The majority of CCTV installations only provide evidence in the first 2 DORI categories, most fail the final 2. With the majority of tradespeople fitting CCTV ignorant or unwilling to follow DORI guidelines, the resulting work fails to properly utilise their customer’s investment.
Many say, “if you can read the licence plate then you can identify the person standing by the car”, this is only true for smaller US licence plates. UK plates are clear at 125ppm, someone next to that is only in the Recognition category, far short of the 250ppm required for reliable Identification.
We take the DORI standard seriously to ensure CCTV quality is sufficient to provide evidence for law enforcement & insurance companies. DORI is derived from the comprehensive guidelines set out by the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA), this is the standard we work to.
