Security becomes the highest priority for people, organisations, and governments in a world that is getting more interconnected and complicated. The use of automated video inspection and recognition systems is becoming a very popular and effective method for strengthening security measures. This is a technology-driven system that integrates image processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning to identify specific objects, analyse their behaviour and movement and also recognize a specific trend to detect unusual activities. This comprehensive review paper explores and compares different technologies that have been used in automated video inspection and recognition systems. This survey paper aims to comprehensively examine several approaches used for automated video inspection. It explores the real-world applications and challenges of automated video inspection systems, providing a comprehensive grasp of this vital part of security and monitoring systems.