Home surveillance cameras help protect your property from damage, vandalism and theft. Careful placement of cameras around your property provides the best evidence in the event of a crime. When placing home surveillance cameras, first consider the locations where a criminal could enter your property, such as a back alley, fence or driveway. Use an extension ladder to install surveillance cameras at higher vantage points to capture better images of faces and details of getaway vehicles. Make sure the view from your camera is not obstructed by shrubs or tree branches, and test the picture quality on a windy day.