6 good reasons to install security cameras in your business

Posted by Web Digital Media Group on March 26th, 2020

Know EVERYTHING that happens there

We have all seen these videos on Facebook and YouTube of an incident or altercation in a business, which looks mediocre. Unfortunately, we live in a world where anyone with a smartphone and a passion for hasty information can cause your business to fail. Security camera systems can help protect your business by presenting the whole story to the public, allowing you to maintain your reputation. Since most of the security cameras we offer also include audio recording capabilities, you can even defend your business against racist or political allegations. 

Loss prevention.

The most dangerous period for businesses is between Black Friday and Christmas Eve, when businesses suffer 37% of their annual losses. The best way to reduce your inventory loss is to install a security camera system that includes cameras located in inventory areas, and fisheye cameras located above the control areas to monitor cash drawers. Visible security cameras in Chicago can help deter shoplifters.

Assess your equipment needs.

Providing employees with the tools they need to do their jobs is key to boosting productivity. Some equipment shortages actually result from inefficient use, or from disorganized work. If the strategy adopted by the management of most companies is the strategy favored by front-line managers to inform you of equipment shortages, security cameras can also provide you with objective data on the use of equipment. Viewing images from security cameras to examine equipment usage allows you to determine whether you need to incur additional equipment expenses or adjust your work teams to make better use of existing equipment.

Parking surveillance.

Parking accidents are a reality, but that doesn't mean you can't protect the interests of your business, even beyond your precincts. When someone slips or falls in your parking lot or vehicles collide, responsibility is often difficult to assign. Surveillance cameras in car parks help you (as well as the authorities) to identify the perpetrators of road accidents. Security cameras with license plate readers can even identify the perpetrators who leave the scene of an accident in your parking lot. In addition, these images can help protect you from unfounded lawsuits if someone fraudulently claims to have fallen in your parking lot.

 Safety compliance.

In safety, any deviation can result in serious injury. Security cameras can help you detect daily failures that compromise the safety of your employees. Regular analyzes of your security images allow your security team to identify potential accident hotspots, where additional precautions are necessary, and to identify employees who may benefit from additional security training. In addition to ensuring that workplace safety standards are met, avoiding accidents can also help you control workers' compensation premiums and keep your team productive.

Reduce waiting times.

Driver complaints about long wait times at your dock may indicate that your dock delivery operations are not going as well as they should, which costs your business money and time . Security cameras with motion detection inform your dock team of the arrival of the drivers and allow them to navigate efficiently and safely until the next loading dock is available.

Protect your construction site with a video surveillance system.

Prevent theft.

Most construction sites have expensive equipment and materials to carry out the construction project. For thieves, stealing these items from an unsupervised construction site is a boon. Thieves are less likely to attempt to steal sites that are visibly covered by security cameras. By investing in security cameras, you can deter thieves and save your business financial, material and related damage.

If you find that your site has been visited by thieves, your security camera system can help the police accurately identify the perpetrator. Knowing the identity of your thief increases the chances that the police will be able to recover the items stolen from your construction site and help them pursue them.

 Improve productivity and security.

In addition to the security benefits, your surveillance cameras can also help improve the productivity and security of your site. Since time is always your enemy in the construction industry, more efficient operation can help your security system finance itself.

Safety is always a serious concern on construction sites. Examination of security camera images provides security managers with the ability to identify areas that may pose significant security risks.

Electricity supply is easy.

If you plan to security camera installation in Chicago a on your construction site, the main prerequisite is power. You must have access to a power source where you want security cameras to be installed. Since your construction trailer probably has access to constant power, this is the ideal location for mounting your cameras.

 A base of operations.

Your construction trailer is not only the perfect location for your cameras, but it is probably the most secure on-site storage option for your video recorder. If you have access to electricity at other locations on the construction site, you can also add cameras to these locations and reconnect them to the NVR using a remote connection.

 Remote viewing options.

Remote access allows you to view live footage from your security cameras and recorded footage from any computer. With remote viewing, your security team can monitor your construction site from anywhere, anytime. Remote viewing requires an Internet connection to your construction site, but you can still view your cameras on site without this connection.

Why is your video surveillance system not performing well?

Despite all the advancements in security camera technology, why do most security camera images released after a robbery at a gas station or bank look like they were filmed with a middle-aged camcorder 90s? In an effort to save money, many companies have deferred updating their security camera systems in Chicago or have chosen to reduce the resolution of their images for storage, which produces quality surveillance images poor and almost unusable.

Outdated equipment.

If it has been a while since you installed your system and you have had difficulty improving the quality of your security images, the solution to your problem may be to examine the state of your system. Outdated equipment can seriously limit your ability to capture footage that can be used by police and your loss prevention teams.

Older analog security cameras send a video signal to your digital video recorder (DVR) which then processes the signal and records it. Analog cameras also require two cables (one for power and one for video) and a direct connection to your DVR.

Replacing these old obsolete analog cameras is surprisingly cost effective. Since IP cameras do not have to be directly connected to the NVR, installing them often requires less work than for your old analog system. Do you want to keep your existing cameras and add them to your network? An analog compatible DVR is also compatible with the new IP cameras. Even the resolutions of some standard IP cameras are as good or better than the best analog options.

The question of storage.       

Storage problems are probably the single most important factor in the quality of security camera footage. In general, high resolution cameras require more storage space. To avoid spending more money on additional storage, many entrepreneurs are opting to lower the resolution of stored video, which results in blurry surveillance images.

You can reduce your storage requirements without compromising the quality of image resolution by setting up cameras to record only when motion is detected instead of constantly capturing unnecessary images. A full site assessment can also help you identify specific areas requiring long-term storage while erasing sequences in other areas more often.

 Pay attention to lighting.

Lighting can be your security camera system's best friend or worst enemy. Low or insufficient lighting can prevent your cameras from capturing clear, usable images, while excessive or direct lighting can leave you with just as unnecessary washed-out images. The areas covered by your security cameras must have a sufficient level of brightness to produce a usable image. Try to make sure that the light sources stay out of the camera's field of view. If possible, try to mount cameras under your light sources to avoid reflections. Pay special attention to the cameras placed in the entrances and exits when the sunlight can cause reflections and streaks, 

Identify the role of each camera.

Cameras have two common goals: deterrence from theft and risk management. Whether they are concerned about customer shoplifting, business owners know that surveillance cameras can act as a deterrent to crime. In addition, in a world where litigation is in full swing, security cameras offer a layer of protection against risk in the event of an insurance or legal claim. In these cases, high-resolution or high-end cameras may not be an important factor to consider, as these business owners strive to ensure minimum security with their system. 

The HD-CVI system: the king of long distance transmission.

HD-CVI video surveillance is a high definition system, offering efficient long-distance transmission at low cost.

HD-CVI video surveillance integrates both cameras and DVRs. The system is structured in a star, the DVR serves as a node for P2P (point-to-point) transmission over a coaxial cable to the camera. The technology offers two options: 1080p (1920 × 1080) and 720p (1280 × 720).

Long distance transmission.

 Data transmission over a long distance by coaxial cable can be achieved by cables 75-3 and 75-5, which are the cables recommended for transmissions within a radius of 500 m.

3 signals in 1 single cable.

 The HD-CVI system combines video, audio and control signals, then transmits them over a single coaxial cable, which simplifies installation.

To achieve multi-signal transmission over a single cable, two-way audio data communication signals are incorporated into a blanking area. This improves synchronization with the video signal and supports a maximum sampling rate of 44.1 kHz using ASC.

Front and rear data channels are composed of frame suppressions, which allows two-way end-to-end transmission to support control commands such as camera focus, PTZ control, alarm in real time, etc. The transmission rate is high because the sending time and the electrical signal rate are predictable, and the receiving end has high ASC performance.

The HD-CVI system not only enables smooth HD transmission during long distance transmissions, but is also free from IP related issues and allows for simple installation. It also offers immediate functionality for real-time performance. Not requiring compression processing to maintain its original video quality, it is capable of presenting vivid, good quality images. Compared to other analog systems, an HD-CVI system has an advantage on the transmission distance front, since it can transmit up to 500 m using a 75-3 cable for general transmission media and has a rate weak signal distortion.