Why Store Security Matters to Me

If you've decided to install a video surveillance system at your business, you're moving in the right direction to protect your employees, clients, customers, merchandise, and property. With the significant advances in video quality over the years and increased security capabilities, it doesn't make sense to go without a quality system at your business. Here are some tips for installing your new video surveillance system, so it's as effective as possible: 

Entryways

You must ensure you put cameras in entryways where someone will enter your building. It might be a front door, side door, back door, or even windows that someone could break in through. If anyone ever does access your facility without permission or by force, you want to ensure you catch the act on camera, so you have video evidence.

Parking Lots

Parking lots are prime locations for video surveillance because they have so much activity. If someone doesn't belong at your business, they'll likely still need a place to park, and it will help you identify them, hopefully, before they get to the building. Parking lots are also essential to surveil due to their high risk of vandalism and to capture evidence for vehicle-based accidents.

Near Valuables

If you have any high-value items at your business, you must set up video surveillance cameras near those areas. Criminals know how to get the most out of their crimes and will specifically target valuables, so if you set up cameras near them, you may deter them or catch them in the act. 

Likely Vandalism Targets

Thieves aren't the only criminals that businesses deal with, as vandalism is also a potential problem. Vandals may spray paint walls, break windows, etc., causing damage your business has to pay to repair. If you have any areas that were vandalized in the past or you think are likely targets, set up surveillance cameras in those areas. 

In View

An essential thing to consider when you install a video surveillance system is putting the cameras in areas where they're seen. You want everyone to know that you're recording to prevent crimes before they happen. Sometimes, just seeing that you've made an effort to set up a surveillance system is enough to deter criminals from acting.

At Right Angles to Identify People

Another vital thing to consider when you install a surveillance system is that the cameras are set up in a way that allows them to capture people's faces. It will be an essential factor in identifying suspects and setting up cameras that only capture the tops of people's heads won't help you much.

To learn more, contact a professional commercial video surveillance system service in your area.