Why Video Surveillance Is a Good Bet for Your Business
No matter what kind of business you run, you need to ensure that your property, employees, and other business assets are protected. One of the easiest and most reliable ways of doing this is by using video surveillance. If you have not installed cameras for use in your business, but have been pondering the option, here are some reasons why it can be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make.
Caught In the Act
There are no better ways to catch a criminal in the act than catching them live on video. If you are watching them live, you can either use your own security force or contact the authorities to come and make the arrest. Similarly, any footage that is recorded can be turned over to authorities and is considered to be legal evidence in any court. By placing the cameras in very conspicuous positions, they actually act as a deterrent to crime happening in the first place.
Easily Contact Authorities
When you have live video footage that is either streamed to one of your devices or is monitored by a third-party service, you can contact the authorities without ever getting physically involved in the situation. This is a great safety factor that many people do not consider when contemplating if they should use a video surveillance system.
Not Just for Buildings
Most people equate video surveillance with buildings such as warehouses or brick and mortar stores. However, this is definitely not the case. One popular form of video surveillance is the dashcam that many truckers use on their vehicle. They are actually very useful when used in the trucking industry because they provide indisputable evidence as to who is at fault in the event of an accident. They are also used in occurrences of theft from trucks while the vehicle is stationary. Make sure to check out this online guide to look for the best dash cam for truckers to utilize for your business.
Workplace Safety
Surveillance cameras are a fantastic way to strengthen workplace safety. If employees are stressed that there may be occurrences of violence in the workplace, they will be distracted from their duties and perform poorly at their job. This will also trickle down to the customers and make them anxious as well. Crimes are much less likely to happen if the perpetrators know they are being filmed.
Loading Docks
Going back to the trucking industry, theft from the loading dock area is a huge problem and one that can only be addressed by having multiple surveillance cameras trained in the appropriate areas. When paired with dashcams, they provide the best assurance that the products are moving from the trucks to the warehouse as they should, instead of being taken off-site to sell on the black market.
Maintenance
Most maintenance teams work during hours when the bulk of the staff is not present. By using video cameras to monitor the onsite maintenance areas or the specific machinery being worked upon, you can rest assured that the proper work is taking place.
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