Why do we have security systems? To catch the thief, right? Many businesses put in CCTV security systems after an event and hope the system will deter a thief. Although CCTV is a good deterrent, let’s look at additional reasons why we believe all businesses should have security systems.
Staff safety
Do you have employees who lock up at night by themselves? In the summertime, it stays light late, but what about winter? If you have a business security system, you install a monitor so an employee can make sure there is no one lurking around. This also allows you to monitor who is at the door during business hours. If it’s the local UPS guy, you can just buzz him in, but if it’s someone you don’t know, you can personally answer the door.
Know what’s happening in the dark spaces
Okay, so maybe this is more for places where young people meet. Maybe you have a restaurant or a clothing store that has a back room. Sometimes business between 2 employees or an employee and their friend gets a little frisky and they want some privacy. If you install cameras, and let it be known that areas are under surveillance, there’s less chance of an employee taking some extra time on the clock to have a good time.
If you have places in your business where you staff does not pass by, and there is chance of theft, make sure you place those cameras in a way that folks know they are being recorded.
Positioning
We have talked in prior blogs about purchasing a system from a box store versus a vendor. Another reason for purchasing via a vendor is the position of the camera. Many of the cheap versions only have a certain mount or a certain distance they can run with the cable provided. In the worst places, it is important to have a high quality camera system that can be mounted out of baseball bat reach (not kidding – business security systems do not like baseball bats) but also have a good enough picture quality.
Take it to the police
Before you invest in a business security system, find out if the recording will look good enough for the police to get a positive ID. Without a good quality camera shot the police will not be much help. So stop the grainy pixels and get a camera that meets or better yet exceeds your wants.
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