October 8, 2024 by Anas Mustafa
As a business owner, security should always be among your top priorities. If you truly want to safeguard your business, employees, customers, and inventory, one of the best ways to do that is by installing security cameras.
Security camera systems are essential for monitoring activity inside and outside your business. They provide 24/7 surveillance through continuous video recording in most cases, and often come with built-in motion sensors that trigger the system whenever there is movement.
While all kinds of movement will activate the system, some advanced models also offer smart detection capabilities to differentiate between vehicles, people, animals and objects. Some cameras can be programmed to send alerts when motion is detected to enhance the system’s overall effectiveness.
Security cameras can generally be classed as wired or wireless. Wired cameras are connected directly to onsite video storage devices, such as network video recorders (NVRs) or digital video recorders (DVRs). Many wired systems also support remote viewing through Ethernet connections.
On the other hand, wireless security cameras transmit video to the cloud, allowing for remote access through mobile apps or desktop computers.
One of the main reasons that most company owners set up security cameras on their business’ premises is for theft prevention, as this security measure is very effective in this regard.
However, there are a number of other ways that security camera systems can safeguard your business, including the following:
As a business owner, you want employees who you can count on to conduct themselves in a professional and trustworthy manner. Unfortunately, even those who seem the most reliable do not always behave as such.
When you have so many other things to focus on, it is difficult to physically keep an eye on your employees at all times. A multi-camera security system with cameras set up in vital places, such as at cash registers and in other areas where valuables are kept, will allow you to do exactly that.
If you ever suspect an employee is stealing from your business, the video footage offered by these cameras will provide unambiguous evidence that can be used as evidence in court.
In most cases, security camera systems will also serve as a theft deterrent, since your employees are much less likely to attempt to steal from your business when they know they are being surveilled.
With security camera systems in place, you can find out what employees are doing during their shifts, learn whether they are actually working, and determine whether it is necessary to implement measures to boost their efficiency.
Monitoring the workflow of your employees is especially helpful when you are trying to decide whether you are over- or understaffed. It is not necessary to watch hours of footage—even just a few minutes of video can reveal a lot about your operational efficiency.
Although not common, some employees may fake accidents, such as a slip and fall incident, in order to sue your business for a hefty payout. If you have security cameras set up around your business’ premises, this is usually an effective deterrent for such a crime and will provide evidence against anyone who attempts such fraud.
A customer or a passerby could potentially bring forth such a lawsuit as well, especially if your business is located somewhere that gets a lot of snow and ice in the winter. Thus, having cameras set up will protect you from liability if there are no grounds for their claims.
In addition, physical altercations between employees or harassment claims can lead to lawsuits, and having stored video footage can be helpful in such instances, too.
While security camera systems at your business can protect you from issues raised by your employees, these cameras can also benefit your employees. Mounting cameras at the entrances, exits, and in the parking lot of your business will create a much safer environment for employees by deterring criminal activity.
Not only will such security measures help prevent vandalism, vehicle break-ins, and other criminal activity at or around your business, but it will also make your employees feel more at ease walking to their cars after dark.
When your employees feel safer, this can make a big difference in their morale and can be great for their productivity, ultimately benefiting your business.
If you feel that your business needs better protection, installing a security camera system can make a major difference for all the reasons mentioned above and more. Canadian Security Professionals can provide you with top-quality security cameras that offer next-level protection.
With our video monitoring system, you can keep a constant watch over your business in real time and receive instant alerts and notifications when there is suspicious activity going on at your premises. Additionally, our 24/7 video service can include advanced analytical capabilities, continuous HD recording, and smart clip capture with secure cloud storage.
The surveillance systems that we have to offer are also incredibly convenient, as you can access your surveillance footage from anywhere at any time with a user-friendly app.
In addition to security cameras, we carry a wide assortment of other effective security measures, ranging from access control measures to complete business security packages.
If you are unsure of the best security measures for your business, a security professional from our team of experts would be happy to offer guidance so that you can find the perfect setup to suit your needs.
For more information about our security camera system, or to learn more about the various other security measures we can install at your business, call Canadian Security Professionals at 1-877-494-9911 or contact us here.
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