the invention disclosed provides an apparatus and method for a surveillance camera having various attributes which make it advantageous in security applications . the invention allows for the quick adjustment of camera angle or the removal of the camera frame assembly , supplies a solution for video distorting caused by ground looping , and can provide a video signal to devices which record , store , or transmit images via rf to a monitor in a remote location . the apparatus includes a shock absorbing functionality and a decoy plastic faceplate including a card reader or biometrics reader . the plastic faceplate can be imprinted with a design , message , and heat and / or pressure sensitive paint . the camera frame and mounting bracket are assembled together to allow easy adjustment of the camera angle through an arc path of up to 120 ° without dismantling the camera frame assembly .