"Active Tampering Alarm in network cameras is especially useful in applications where there is potential for vandalism – such as in schools, prisons, public transportation, and in harsh environments where weather, vibrations, or dirt can disturb the camera’s performance," says Anders Laurin, Executive Vice President, Marketing at Axis Communications. "Active Tampering Alarm detects incidents such as accidental redirection, blocking or defocusing of cameras, and reacts when the camera is attacked, spray-painted, or intentionally covered."

Helps security staff to quickly identify camera disruption
Without Active Tampering Alarm, it can take a long time before tampering is noticed. This is especially true for applications where one operator monitors multiple cameras. "If it is not detected right away, significant incidents may go undetected and completely unusable video is stored," says Anders Laurin. “Thanks to Active Tampering Alarm, there is an immediate notification when normal camera operation is disturbed."

Adding intelligence to network cameras
"Axis’ network cameras and video encoders provide built-in video analytics that are easy to set up and robust," continues Anders Laurin. "Together with capabilities such as video motion detection and audio detection, Active Tampering Alarm supports security operators in their daily work by solving real-world video surveillance challenges. Furthermore, since the functionality resides embedded in the network camera, it ensures an ease-of-use and scalability that cannot be achieved with analog camera technology."

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