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Top 5 Benefits of Security Cameras for Businesses- VP Security Solution

Security cameras provide a way to increase the reach of your eyes and ears, so you can keep a close eye on your business from anywhere and at any time. They give you, as well as your employees and customers, more peace of mind so you can focus on what you do best.

Benefits of Security Cameras for Businesses

Crime Deterrent

First, well-positioned security cameras act as a deterrent to potential criminals. Only their presence causes thieves to notice and break into or ransack a different, easier property. To be an effective deterrent, it is best to install multiple security cameras that can be seen from every possible entry point. Plus, when paired with other security accessories like motion-triggered lights, sirens and security alarms, security cameras prove to be even more effective crime deterrents.

Monitors Movement

Security cameras give you the ability to monitor and record, what is happening on your business premises at any given time.

On one hand, you have professional monitoring, which is when a security company is responsible for keeping an eye on your premises at all times. In the event something happens, the security company will inform your key holders, patrol, and/or the police.

Alternatively, you can choose self-monitoring, where you are responsible for keeping an eye on everything going on at your business. Push notifications can alert you to check your live footage and act quickly.

Collect Information

Security cameras record footage as you monitor your business in real-time. Now, while this was usually done with tapes and discs, security footage can now be recorded directly to a machine’s hard drive.

This makes it more convenient to hang footage for longer periods of time (no need to record on the same tape over and over again). Better still, it allows you to retrieve footage from a particular time more easily, either on-site, via PC software, or via a smartphone app.

Decision-making

Security cameras aren’t just useful for deterring and solving crimes – they can help with other aspects of your business too. For instance, having cameras installed will prove invaluable for solving disputes between employees, an incident with customers, or something similar. Whenever there’s an employee disciplinary hearing, both the business and the employee in question are permitted to submit evidence in support of their case.

Keep Data and Records

As well as footage of crimes committed on your premises, security cameras are useful for recording data and keeping records. This includes who is entering and leaving the premises, what time they did so, etc. Also, as touched on above, you can keep records of events that led to disciplinary action. This is especially useful if an incident with your staff results in having to go to an employment tribunal – hopefully, the security footage can tell the story for you.

What is the most important function of a security camera?

Today’s CCTV systems must be more than just a collection of cameras recording hours of activity that requires 24/7 monitoring. Their most important function is to pick up on anomalies, vulnerabilities or security incidents and facilitate immediate action to resolve these concerns