Guidance

UK police requirements for CCTV systems

Guidance for potential owners and operators of closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems where the video is intended to be used by the police.

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UK Police Requirements for CCTV

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By ensuring that your CCTV system is capable of meeting a few simple requirements, the potential evidential value of the video can be greatly increased and the time taken by the police to access and process them greatly reduced.

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Published 10 August 2022

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