Mounting cameras to trees close to the street viable with new Hikvision strobe light cameras?

Safetyfirst

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Hi everyone,

In order to reduce people attempting to go through cars or breaking in would it be a good idea to mount cameras directly on the tree next to a parked car that can see the vandals with the new hikvision spotlight cameras? I would assume they would be less willing if they see the cameras are only a few feet away and the light is either on or goes on with a strobe effect. In addition wheel theft has been going on and in under 3 minutes they stole a set of wheels off a car when a car pulled up beside a residents car. Next I would consider mounting 2 plate reading cameras to a tree over hanging the street. Last option is I got a quote about 1000-1500 per car I can have a the cars handles modified to run electricity through the handles when the car doors lock. They already stole a police badge so they are brazen. Picked up a new DS-7608NI-I2/8P and would a redundant Visualint system to monitor activity in some areas be suggested?
 
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I mounted my LPR in a tree and I am very satisfied with it. It's a Frankenstein set up using a standard Hikvision pole mount bracket. I ran my cat6 wires through the air from my house to the tree. I get plate reads all day and night. During the winter my LPR is visible from the street. During the spring a summer the LPR is covered by the foliage.
If your concerned about camera visibility as a deterance most criminals know that wearing a hoodie pulled tight around the face or a face mask will prevent any identification thus not scaring them off. I'd rather opt for signs that are clear and visible that state cameras on the property.
 

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Sorry for the delay, I missed the notification. A LPR would probably be a good idea like yours to get the plate of the car that comes when the wheels are stolen.
 

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I love mine. LPRs are great tools in capturing valuable information when a crime occurs
 
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