CCTV, stands for Closed Circuit Television and this technology has been around for many years. Over the past ten years, the technology of CCTV has increased exponentially, with high resolution imagery, night vision capability, and infrared detection. Another benefit with today\’s new CCTV capabilities is the ease of installation, maintenance, and daily operations. This has made it attractive for business\’s to think about installing this technology to help out their daily operations and maximize their effectiveness. Though CCTV is an tremendous asset to your business, it is not a one size fit all system. There are many varieties of CCTV that must be properly integrated to your business, to be effective. Here are a few examples types of surveillance and how business\’s can use it today.

The top reason for a business to use CCTV is to provide coverage against vandalism and theft. In the past few years over 51% of companies have reported using CCTV to protect their property because they have had a recent theft or damage to property. Having a visible monitoring system and signs posted across the exterior building areas will help deter criminals away from your business. The benefits for having video coverage are, if you are a victim of theft or vandalism and have CCTV, then you will be able to capture video footage of the event, to include date, time, and possible an image of the person who committed the crime. It is recommended to have visual coverage using a variety of cameras at all entrances and less traveled areas. Consider using night vision type cameras for areas that are not well light, as this will provide you with the greatest detail during the night. For areas inside your business, it is recommended to have them located in areas where money is exchanged and where you keep you high priced items. Ensure that the cameras are visible to the public as this will be a considerable deterrent from theft, as they will know they are being watched. As you can see, having CCTV is a smart choice in preventing theft or vandalism and help reduce the chances of a business losing profits.

Another reason a business should have CCTV capability is aid in monitoring employee actions. Many companies deal with harassment within the work force and having the ability to capture this on video is invaluable. This will provide conclusive evidence if someone is harassing each other and will help deter people from even thinking about bothering another coworker. In addition to providing protection from harassment, you can use CCTV to monitor work performances from all employees. Business\’s will have the ability to track which person is completing their work and which people are sitting idling by, surfing the Internet or checking personal email. This will help you determine who your hard workers are and possibly help you decide who should promote or fire. In conclusion, there is no doubt that you need to have CCTV within your workplace to ensure you company is working to its maximum.

Author Bio: Edward Kendricks writes for CTS (www.cts-networks.co.uk),UK CCTV installer.

Category: Advice
Keywords: cctv, security, business, safety, employer, company, sales, technology, camera