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Security Cameras vs. Alarm Systems: Which is best for you?

April 16 2013

It is almost impossible to own a business and not utilize some type of security camera system for security. Security cameras fill the void of a common alarm system because they are watching all aspects of your property and recording valuable video. The video captured by a security camera system may end up being the most important tool you have to stop crime and catch a criminal. 

Where A Burglar Alarm Often Does Not Cut It: 

Most business owners have relied solely on a traditional alarm system. An alarm system is great for detecting the motion of an intruder when you are away from your business, but it does nothing to help you during business hours. When your business is closed an alarm system will activate if it detects motion or if a door or window is opened. Then it will contact a central station that will eventually escalate the event to the local police if the event is deemed as an actual break in. Once the police show up at the scene they could capture a criminal, but in most instances the criminals have already fled the scene with your merchandise. From that point there is really very little they can do to capture the criminals. There is very little evidence, and the fact that most of our law enforcement agencies are undermanned and short staffed, the odds of them ever capturing the criminals is very low. So this is where a traditional alarm system just fails. 

Security Cameras Provide The Real Evidence: 

A security camera system gives you that extra layer of security to actually capture a criminal. Most business owners will install security cameras thought out their business to ensure complete coverage of their property. This include at the exits and entrances, outside the business, and at all the vital areas where merchandise, employees, and customers are present. Once complete coverage is achieved the security cameras will monitor all areas and store the video onto a security DVR or video recorder. The security DVR is the heart of the system and allows you to monitor, view, record, and play back video. If an event such as an accident or crime takes place at your business you have the video to evaluate, and if need be hand it over to the police. The video captured by a security camera system is by far the most valuable evidence you can have to protect yourself from would be criminals and actually capture them if they get away. 

How A Security Camera System Enhances Your Business: 

In most instances the mere presence of security cameras is enough to make would be criminals go the other direction. There are just too many other easier targets out there, so why would a criminal take a risk on a business that is heavily monitored? Security cameras are also meant to monitor employees to ensure they are not stealing from you and to ensure they are doing their job. If employees know they are being monitored they for sure tend to perform better, and let’s face it…..employee theft is a huge issue. When business is great lost liter merchandise from theft is never a major concern. But during these tough economic times stopping employee and customer theft can be a major boost to your profits. 

Now You Can Sleep At Night:

Every business owner loses sleep at night worrying about their business. They worry about profits, bills, spending, marketing, managing employees, and everything else related to their business. There is no reason to add the security of their business to the mix. Adding a security camera system allows a business owner to not only watch recorded video after an event, but also monitor live video when they are away from the business. A security camera system will not only ensure the safety of your property but also the safety of your employees. Your employees will thank you for creating a safer work environment! 

Time To Install A System: 

Security camera systems have come a long way over the past few years. They have become more affordable and easier to install. So there is really a camera system available to support any budget. Plus the installation has become so plug and play that a business owner can either hire a professional installer, or do the installation on their own to save even more money. They key to a successful installation is to evaluate your property and choose the system that best supports your needs. Your business may require 4 cameras or 24 cameras, or it may require special cameras with night vision.  Plus your project may have some special cabling or video cables that needs to be installed to support the cameras you choose. The market is full of cost effective solutions that can support almost any application. So don’t be intimidated! Your business will prosper more and you will feel much more confident with a security camera system in place!