Camera Dummy
What’s the Real Deal? Can Dummy Cameras Work with the Perception of Security
In many homes and establishments, where there are real video surveillance cameras, there are also dummy cameras installed. Dummy cameras are often utilized to work in conjunction with fully functional surveillance equipment in order to discourage illegal or dangerous actions. These can range from theft and shoplifting to burglary and home invasion to physical assault. Dummy cameras are even used to discourage certain misdemeanors. With dummy cameras around, even people who merely have intentions of playing pranks will be more wary of their behavior. What dummy cameras do is encourage the perception security, allowing people to believe that an area is secured and that surveillance is present because of the security equipment that they see.
The role of dummy cameras on the perception of security
It may seem like a negative connotation but dummy cameras act on fear — people’s fear of being caught on camera doing something unlawful or embarrassing. The fact that taped video evidence obtained through surveillance equipment such as video cameras may be used to prosecute someone also doesn’t help stave off that fear.
Dummy cameras provide a visual reminder for anyone that the area where they are located is being monitored, even if it isn’t. That visual reminder is, in most cases, quite effective in discouraging an act that may be deemed inappropriate or illegal. It’s the equivalent of telling kids that there are chemicals mixed in the pool water that will change color if someone urinates in the water — it prevents a crime or an inappropriate act by essentially giving out the signal that someone’s watching, even if you thought no one’s looking.
Can dummy cameras really deter crime?
Although there are some groups that dismiss the efficacy of fake cameras to prevent crime, more people are convinced that they do work. Otherwise, why would dummy cameras still be experiencing healthy sales if they have a high failure rate? It’s the perception of security that they build on, making people believe that certain restrictions are indeed in place and that there are possible legal consequences if and when these restrictions are breached.
Advantages of dummy cameras
Dummy cameras, due to the nature of their functions, are easy to install. Pick a good spot, put it up and it can begin working immediately. They also do not require purchase of additional accessories such as extra cables and connections. Because they are not equipped with lens and microchips, dummy cameras are significantly cheaper to purchase and maintain.
About the Author
A dummy camera can do a lot to help promote and maintain the perception of security.
Dummy Camera Demo (AB-CA-01Y1)
|
|
Dummy Fake Security CCTV CCD Camera Surveillance BLINK w Flashing Red LED Light $11.07 |
|
|
LOT FAKE DUMMY CAM ZOOM CCTV VIDEO SECURITY SYSTEM CAMERAS+WARNING STICKERS+SIGN $33.95 |
|
|
Outdoor Security Dummy Fake Camera w Motion & Light Motorized Pan Movement $9.95 |
|
|
4 OUTDOOR DUMMY FAKE CCTV CAMERA LIGHT BLINKS SECURITY SILVER METAL-LIKE FINISH $49.00 |
|
|
Dummy Fake CCD CCTV Security Camera w Red LED Light NEW $27.89 |
|
|
Plastic Shell Fake Dummy Surveillance Security Camera $24.83 |
|
|
New Silver Waterproof LED Light Dummy Fake Camera CCTV Surveillance Flashing $16.88 |
|
|
4pcs Wireless Fake Dummy Surveillance IR Flashing Red LED Light Security Camera $44.58 |
|
|
4pcs Waterproof Solar Power Energy Dummy Fake Security Outdoor Camera IR LED New $59.79 |
|
|
Dummy Fake CCTV IR Wireless Home Security System Flashing Led Camera Waterproof $11.19 |
|
|
Dummy Fake Security CCTV CCD Camera Surveillance BLINK w Flashing Red LED Light $11.08 |
|
|
Orange Black Plastic Waterproof Casing Dummy Camera Toy $12.21 |
|
|
Dummy Fake CCD CCTV Security Camera w Red LED Light NEW $20.79 |
|
|
Solar Power Dummy Fake Security CCTV CCD Camera Surveillance RED LED Light Pro $17.80 |
|
|
2 pcs Dummy Fake Security CCTV CCD Surveillance Camera w Flashing Red LED Light $21.73 |
|
|
Dummy Fake CCTV Camera IR Wireless Security Surveillance Led Waterproof Outdoor $11.00 |
|
|
2 X Solar Dummy Fake Security CCTV CCD Camera Surveillance LED Light Day Night $35.09 |
|
|
White Dummy Fake CCTV Security Surveillance Dome Camera w/ Red LED Light Indoor $7.18 |
|
|
2 X Solar Dummy Fake Security CCTV CCD Camera Surveillance LED Light Day Night $35.09 |
|
|
Black Dummy Fake Wireless IR CCTV Camera Security Surveillance Led Waterproof $11.19 |
|
|
Dummy Fake CCTV Camera IR Wireless Security Surveillance Led Waterproof Outdoor $11.00 |
|
|
4 X Solar Power Dummy Fake CCTV Security Outdoor CCD Camera Flashing LED $59.79 |
|
|
Solar Power Dummy Fake Security CCTV CCD Camera Surveillance RED LED Light Pro $17.80 |
|
|
2 X Indoor White Dummy Fake CCTV Security Surveillance Dome Camera w/ LED Light $14.15 |
|
|
Black Dummy Fake Wireless IR CCTV Camera Security Surveillance Led Waterproof $11.19 |
|
|
4 pcs Dummy Fake Security CCTV CCD Surveillance Camera w Flashing Red LED Light $44.59 |
|
|
4 pcs Dummy Fake Security CCTV CCD Surveillance Camera w Flashing Red LED Light $44.59 |
|
|
2 pcs Dummy Fake Security CCTV CCD Surveillance Camera w Flashing Red LED Light $21.73 |
|
|
4 X Solar Power Dummy Fake CCTV Security Outdoor CCD Camera Flashing LED $59.79 |
|
|
White Dummy Fake CCTV Security Surveillance Dome Camera w/ Red LED Light Indoor $7.18 |
|
|
Solar Dummy Fake Security CCD CCTV Camera Surveillance RED LED (Day Night Work) $15.04 |
|
|
2 X Indoor White Dummy Fake CCTV Security Surveillance Dome Camera w/ LED Light $14.15 |
|
|
Fake Dummy Surveillance CCTV Security Camera CAM $6.42 |
|
|
high quality Fake Flashing LED Security Dummy Camera Gun Style $5.55 |
|
|
Kids Red Blk Plastic Clear Waterproof Dummy Camera Toy $10.69 |
|
|
Fake Dummy Dome CCTV Security Camera DC Surveillance LED 24 $11.00 |
|
|
Fake Dummy IR Wall Silver CCTV Security Camera DC Surveillance LED 25 $18.00 |
|
|
Fake Dummy IR Wall Silve & Blackr CCTV Security Camera DC Surveillance LED 26 $18.00 |
|
|
Dummy IR Bullet Camera with Blinking LED $25.59 |
|
|
Surveillance Fake PTZ Security CCTV Dummy Camera Outdoor LED Blinking $13.00 |
|
|
Digital SLR Cameras & Photography for Dummies [With DVD] by David D. Busch NEW $36.50 |
|
|
Digital Cameras & Photography for Dummies DVD Mark Hinton Barbara Obermeier $4.95 |
|
|
Camera Security Fake Dummy Mock Faux Surveillance Simulated Camera+GIFT $13.99 |
|
|
H7-MICROMARK INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PRO DUMMY CCTV SECURITY CAMERA WITH LED $23.69 |
|
|
LOT OF FAKE VIDEO SURVIELLANCE CCTV SECURITY DUMMY CAMERA+WARNING STICKERS+SIGN $17.95 |
|
|
Dome Dummy Camera With Flashing LED Light $21.44 |
|
|
Silver Dummy Fake Camera Outdoor w/ Solar Powered Flashing light $17.99 |
|
|
4X FAKE DUMMY SECURITY CAMERA LED LIGHT SURVEILLANCE OUTDOOR/INDOOR SILVER BFZ $37.99 |
|
|
Security Camera Fake Mock Dummy Surveillance Simulated Wireless System Brand New $6.88 |
|
|
Dome Dummy Camera W/ Motion Activated Light $12.90 |
|
|
FAKE SPY VIDEO SURVIELLANCE CCTV SECURITY DOME DUMMY CAMS CAMERAS+YARD SIGN LOT $17.90 |
|
|
Fake Dummy LED Home Security Surveillance CCTV SPY Camera $4.30 |
|
|
Fake Dummy CCTV Home Scan Motion Security Camera LED Y $0.90 |
|
|
Wireless Dummy Fake Camera LED Surveillance Motion Detection $9.98 |
|
|
DUMMY CAMERA T0813BAT NSPP T0813BAT $25.00 |
|
|
DUMMY CAMERA T0813BAT USPP T0813BAT $25.00 |
|
|
Fake Dummy LED Home Security Surveillance CCTV SPY Camera $4.30 |
|
|
New Silver Waterproof LED Light Dummy Fake Camera CCTV Surveillance Flashing $16.88 |
|
|
FAKE HOME SECURITY SYSTEM DUMMY SPY VIDEO CAM CCD DOME CCTV CAMERA+RED LED LIGHT $7.95 |
|
|
Motion Activated Moving Dummy Security Camera $19.99 |
|
|
Camera Security Fake Dummy Mock Faux Surveillance Simulated Camera $13.99 |
|
|
Realistic Dummy Security CCTV Surveillance Camera $24.99 |
|
|
Fake Dummy LED Dome CCTV Security Surveillance Camera $1.00 |
|
|
4 Fake Dummy CCTV Flashing LED Light Security Dome Camera Surveillance Home WE5 $39.60 |
|
|
Fake Dummy LED Dome CCTV Security Surveillance Camera $4.19 |
|
|
DUMMY SECURITY CAMERA~BATTERY OP~FLASH LED&OSCILLATING REALISTIC MOVEMENT EZ SET $16.99 |
|
|
TITAN DUMMY FAKE SECURITY DOME CAMERA WITH FLASHING RED LIGHT & PROXIMITY SENSOR $4.75 |
|
|
NR! Flash LED Video Surveillance Mock Fake Simulated Security CCTV Dummy Camera $2.50 |
|
|
Wall Mounted Fake Dummy Surveillance Security Camera Black White $30.91 |
|
|
Panasonic WV-2170 Color Video Camera – AG2400 Recorder – Case – Dummy Battery $79.95 |
|
|
2X TITAN DUMMY FAKE SECURITY DOME CAMERA FLASHING RED LIGHT & PROXIMITY SENSOR $7.95 |
|
|
3 Dummy Fake Dome Security Camera w/ Flashing LED Indoor CCTV Surveillance BKJ $9.99 |
|
|
INTRUDE ALERT DUMMY SECURITY CAMERA Fake Flashing Light $0.01 |
|
|
Dummy Fake Outdoor Security Camera Terminal With Flashing LED Light $14.38 |
|
|
(10 Pack) Fake Security Camera Dummy LED Box Indoor Home CCTV Surveillance BF7 $81.98 |
|
|
Fake Dummy LED Home CCTV Security Surveillance Camera $55.36 |
|
|
FAKE VIDEO SURVIELLANCE CCTV SECURITY DUMMY CAM CAMERA+MOTION SENSOR LED LIGHT $9.95 |
|
|
Outdoor Waterproof Metal Fake Dummy Surveillance Security Camera $30.94 |
|
|
Fake Dummy CCTV Cameras Security Camera NEW $3.87 |
|
|
Fake Dummy CCTV Cameras Security Camera NEW $13.98 |
|
|
NR! Dummy Dome Surveillance Mock Fake Simulated Security CCTV Camera Flash LED $2.25 |
|
|
Kids Blue Blk Hard Plastic Underwater Dummy Camera Toy $12.48 |
|
|
Solar Power LED Light Dummy Fake CCTV Security Waterproof Outdoor IR Camera $16.88 |
|
|
Dummy Security Camera Motion Detection Moves And Lights $11.05 |
|
|
Battery Powered Dome Shaped Fake Plastic Dummy Security Camera Black $8.45 |
|
|
Security Man SM-320S Dummy Indoor Dome Fake Camera NEW $21.95 |
|
|
Wall Mounted Fake Dummy Surveillance Security Camera Black White $30.97 |
|
|
Fake Dummy Security Safety Camera Surveillance Battery $8.49 |
|
|
New Realistic Dummy IR Bullet Security Camera with Blinking LED Light Home/offic $27.95 |
|
|
Outdoor Waterproof Metal Fake Dummy Surveillance Security Camera $29.51 |
|
|
(3) New CCTV Dummy Fake Dome Security Camera Flashing LED Home Surveillance CRD $24.99 |
|
|
2 Outdoor Fake Dummy Security CCTV IR Bullet Camera Flashing LED Authentic look $27.99 |
|
|
Solar Power Dummy Fake camera Outdoor Home CCTV Security Camera IR LED Light Mon $19.99 |
|
|
Digital Slr Cameras & Photography for Dummies by David $31.99 |
|
|
Outdoor Fake Dummy Security CCTV IR Bullet Camera W/ Flashing LED Authentic look $15.50 |
|
|
4 Outdoor Fake Dummy Security CCTV IR Bullet Camera Flashing LED Authentic look $46.99 |
|
|
Outdoor Wireless Fake Dummy CCTV Camera IR Flashing Red LED Light Security $11.07 |
|
|
Outdoor Solar Powered Dummy Fake CCTV Camera IR Flashing Red LED Light+bracket $12.04 |
|
|
OUTDOOR FAKE DUMMY SECURITY CAMERAS CCTV MOTION LIGHT $9.99 |
|
|
Outdoor 4X Wireless Fake Dummy CCTV Camera IR Flashing Red LED Light Security $44.59 |