Warning Signs on TV Survalance.

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JohnM3 (Florida)
Posts: 288

Posted:

Have sent a letter to our lawyer to get correct wording to post on signs in our recreation area. As we are in the process of installing a new 24 by 40 foot clubhouse finally after2.5 years of in fighting and 1.5 years of fighting with the new City Govt. They went from a used FW Woolworth building to a 25 Million Dollar edifec. It used to be a box of donuts 2 cups of coffe and you got your permit. Now its 12 engineers 24 inspectors 8 permits. Then 22000 dollars in impact fees for everything but the palm trees. I could write a book but nobody would believe it.

Anyway we have had a huge upsurge of grafitti on our pump building inside our pool.

So while we are installing the Modular Building we decided to install 4 live TV Security an electric gate and 8 foot high aluminum fence facing the street where the 6 foot fence was before the construction started ( The area used to be a huge playground )
Anyway does any body have experience with wording to be posted at both entrances as well as inside the rec area? We are located in South Florida.

Thank You
Jack

LindaC3 (Florida)
Posts: 526

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Johnm3---- While I can't help you with the wording of the signs--- Being in south Florida myself and in the construction business.....I know your book...LOL..........WOW only 12 Engineers ???? You must be in the deep south of fla.....Just for hoots and giggles you should write a book...I would buy it....Best of Luck Linda C

BradP (Kansas)
Posts: 2,640

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John:

It is a good idea to check with your attorney anytime you have surveillance cameras. You don't have to have any signage if this is a public area, however, you want to make sure you aren't giving the impression that these are being monitored 24/7, otherwise you could be liable if someone got hurt. I do like the idea of posting some signage as a deterrent.

RonaldW (South Carolina)
Posts: 901

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Posted By BradP on 01/24/2007 6:39 AM

John:

It is a good idea to check with your attorney anytime you have surveillance cameras. You don't have to have any signage if this is a public area, however, you want to make sure you aren't giving the impression that these are being monitored 24/7, otherwise you could be liable if someone got hurt. I do like the idea of posting some signage as a deterrent.

In years past, signs were usually posted. Nowadays, they are only used as a deterrent. Sadly, we are being "surveiled" much of the time we are out in public. Gas stations, banks, retail stores, etc. There are "red light" cameras and "speeding" cameras on our public roads. Public schools and government buildings have security cameras. Many cities now have video surveillance systems on public street corners that are monitored twenty four hours per day.

I think you’ll be OK without posting signs. If you want signs, check the wording on signs at the gas pumps or bank drive in windows.

Ron
SC

GlenL (Ohio)
Posts: 5,491

Posted:

Warning Area Under Video Surveillance is the sign I see most often followed by For Your Security This Area is Under Video Surveillance

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BradP (Kansas)
Posts: 2,640

Posted:

I would stay away from anything that references "for your security" in the signs, that implies that someone is watching the system. IF someone was attacked and that sign was up they could make the argument that they thought someone was watching and could help them and you could be open for a lawsuit. A simple sign stating the area is under video surveillance is sufficient.

BrianB (California)
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question: is the video being recorded? If so, you should simply state "Area under video recording".

If it is being monitored, you can say "surveillance" instead.

If the video is neither monitored or recorded, simply state "video cameras in use".

that way, nothing is implied that isn't true.

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