I'm in a real bind and need some advice. Recently, while at work, someone slashed my tires as a sort of warning. It's been 8 days, and the only camera that recorded the crime belongs to a gas station nearby. However, the manager won't give me the footage; he keeps coming up with excuses. Every day, I drive 40 minutes to check in and he tells me to 'come back tomorrow'. After a week, he said the person who fixes the cameras deleted something crucial. I know who did it, but I can't prove it without that footage. This person is a threat to me and my infant daughter, and while we have a restraining order, I desperately need proof to get a protective order. I've tried explaining the situation to both the manager and the police, but they seem indifferent. Can anyone recognize the software shown in the comments? Is there anything I can do to access this footage?
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It looks like a proprietary CCTV software that typically comes with the system. Sometimes, different brands can look similar. Unfortunately, without access codes or being directly connected to the system, it's really hard to retrieve anything. It's crucial to act fast because the system usually overwrites old data.
In situations like these, the best route is to go through the courts to obtain a subpoena for the footage. It's too risky to rely on the manager's word. Different places have rules about who can access CCTV footage, so involving law enforcement might push things along.
Document everything! Keep a record of your visits and conversations with the manager. If you really think something fishy is going on, gather all your evidence for the police; they might take it more seriously with solid documentation.
Maybe consider installing a dashcam in your car? It could provide evidence if this ever happens again.
You should definitely get the police involved again. They may have more influence than you think when it comes to getting that footage. Plus, they can create a report which could help in your case.
Yeah, I tried that! But the manager keeps claiming the footage is 'deleted'. It's so frustrating that they're not helping.