Arguments For Setting Up CCTV Surveillance Systems
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According to a recent survey by the Harris Poll, 96 percent of Americans approve the use of CCTV surveillance in non-private areas by the government and law enforcement agencies to prevent terrorism. Of course we all know that video surveillance is used for more than just preventing terrorism, but also to keep watch in our houses and businesses, on streets, in recreational areas and in several other places.
So what are some of the arguments for the use of video surveillance systems across the globe?
1. Quit Worrying So Much! – A security camera system can provide peace of mind for you, your family, employees and customers. Because they constantly watch, you do not have to worry about your loved ones or property while away. They help people feel more secure in their surroundings and to know that if something did happen help can arrive soon.
2. Protect Your Assets – Security systems can help keep personal belongings, store inventory and money where it belongs. The systems can monitor employees and clients to make sure nothing is out of place and reduce losses. A big part of retail theft is due to internal losses, so this is an important part of the industry.
3. Crime Deterrent – Security cameras can make a target less attractive. If would-be thugs see a camera, they may bail. It can prevent your family, clients and employees from being victims of a crime. Often, dummy cameras are used as such deterrents, but one has to weigh the risks of gambling their assets on a “hoax.”
4. Solving Cases – Number 3 brings us here; if the cameras do not work as a crime deterrent, then the footage video surveillance systems record can be used as evidence and help ensure that the proper arrests and prosecutions are made in case of a theft, vandalism or assault.
5. Crack Down on Employee Issues – Many companies use more than one video surveillance in breakrooms, on sales floors and in hallways to watch employee productivity. While practical, some people definitely do not agree with this application of surveillance cameras because they believe it fosters ill will and animosity between the worker and employer.
6. Trend Analysis – Perhaps one of the most useful applications, if none of the others are considered so, is the use of CCTV cameras for keeping an eye on and analyzing trends in retail places where one needs to know how many people to schedule during a specific part of the day or where they should place certain products on the sales floor. Monitoring a CCTV system can allow a business owner to make proper decisions on these matters.
These arguments are among the most common ones made for CCTV surveillance. There are no doubt others, and there are definitely arguments opposing its use, so feel free to comment and let us know what your thoughts are. We are seeing a growth in the physical security industry, and will likely see an increased use of cameras in public locations in the near future, so it is becoming increasingly pertinent for the everyday citizen to be aware and knowledgeable when it comes to what will be out there watching them.
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