Video surveillance can deter crimes before they happen

Maricopa resident Michael Collins wants to live in a safe city, and he wants to help his fellow Maricopans to feel that way, too.

Collins is the owner of Southwest CCTV, LLC, a local company that designs and installs video surveillance systems for homes and businesses. He also sells night-vision security cameras.

“Every resident and business deserves to have its assets protected at an affordable cost,” Collins said.

He said a video surveillance system for a house can be a deterrent to auto break-ins and other crimes because the cameras are installed in a way they can be seen by the would-be criminals.

If the crooks do get away, you have evidence to turn over to law enforcement, and in a small town like Maricopa the police can often identify the repeat offenders, he said.