Some of the most challenging needs facing decision makers in today’s networked surveillance come after the initial deployment. After the selection and installation of hardware, software and camera providers, many begin to realize the benefits of the new system. This involves utilizing the new technologies within a framework of existing training policies, with the objective of exploiting the greatest capabilities of the system.
Yet, the most commonly missed element, or underestimated impact is advanced surveillance training, which is often thought of as a small requirement, and thus is given for free or a very low fee. The trainer ends up being under-prepared, and this typically leads to no real learning. When it is given a higher priority and better resources, the focus is likely on the technology, product or hardware. This approach has little to do with actually creating value or enabling benefits for end users.