Video surveillance is one of the most prevalent security systems used today. Campuses, hospitals, government, and industrial facilities are just a few of the hundreds of applications for video surveillance.
#1 Video as a Deterrent
The mere presence of surveillance cameras can deter crime. Criminals are far less likely to take action against citizens and businesses when they know cameras are watching their every move. In cases where deterrence is a primary factor, organizations can purchase cameras that are in large housings. Larger camera housings are more obvious and ensure that everyone in and around the building knows that video surveillance is in use.
#2 Video for Investigation
If a crime occurs, video surveillance is usually the first system to deliver hard evidence. Modern systems have simplified the process to review video footage. In the past, a security professional would have to watch hours of footage to investigate a single incident. Today, high-performance solutions use advanced motion detection and rule-based video analytics to review evidence at a much faster pace.
#3 Video for Verification
Video surveillance is often used in conjunction with access control and vehicle gate systems to verify identification remotely. Security cameras allow a security team to have many more eyes on the property. They can even use a mobile device to view cameras while performing other security tasks. This gets the team out from behind a bank of computer screen monitors and out onto the property for added security visibility.
Installation Locations
Security cameras are commonly installed at every entrance and exit, as well as congregation areas. This provides a record of who entered and exited. Rooms and areas containing expensive or sensitive assets such as electronic data or physical inventory are also frequently placed under video surveillance. With rapid cost reductions for cameras and recording, it’s becoming easier and more affordable to have a robust surveillance system.
When choosing a specific mounting location, several factors must be considered:
- Width of the field of view: ability to clearly see and identify faces of employees and visitors
- Difficult lighting conditions: backlighting and extreme low light situations
- Wiring locations and infrastructure
Video Surveillance Benefits
Organizations can appreciate a variety of immediate benefits from security cameras:
- Improved employee morale and sense of safety
- Decrease in theft and criminal acts
- Use of video analytics for retail management and planning
- Improved safety at industrial locations through the use of video analytics to warn of dangerous activities
- Human resources investigations
- Evidence collection and investigation for law enforcement
Vision Security Technologies Can Help
The goal of a security assessment and site survey is to uncover potential threats at schools, buildings, and campuses of all sizes. Ultimately, these solutions can help integrate a variety of technologies as part of a plan that works in unison to help secure occupants, protect valuable assets, and assist in preventing physical access to sensitive areas.
Contact the Vision team now to discuss the benefits of properly and professionally securing your organization.
