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Many business owners install CCTV systems at their commercial properties, but how many of them are actually fully utilising the benefits? Actually, not many.
CCTV systems are useful for far more than just providing evidence in an unwanted incident. That's why we've put together a guide on commercial CCTV and it's benefits, to ensure you're using your system to its full capacity.
Before you choose your CCTV system, you'll need to consider what purpose you'd like it to fulfil. There are many uses of surveillance systems in the workplace including:
If potential thieves can see that there's a CCTV system in place, they're much less likely to commit a crime. However, if they do still choose to go ahead with their vandalism or theft, you should be able to identify them using your high quality security cameras.
Installing a CCTV system in the workplace can work wonders for staff productivity. Not everybody enjoys being watched, but if your employees know there's an extra set of eyes on them, it's likely they'll get on with their job to the standard you require.
You'll be able to hook up your CCTV cameras to various devices including laptops and mobile phones, which allows you to keep an eye on your premises and staff when you're not around.
With issues of fraud on the rise, you can use your CCTV systems to ensure protection against fraudulent claims. If you know you're not at fault, use your CCTV system as evidence.
You want your system to specifically address the security and surveillance needs of your business, which is why careful consideration must be given to where you place your CCTV cameras. The type of results you can expect from your CCTV system will be dependant on the type of environment in which it's being used. For example, will your system overlook a private car park or high street? Or will your cameras be located indoors in well-lit areas? Consider where they're going to be placed and choose your system accordingly for best results.
The most important factor to consider is whether or not your camera will be able to capture clear, high quality images and videos and whether your recording system has sufficient space to store the data you need.
It's very important to have a system in place to regularly check that all your cameras are both displaying clearly live and also that they are all being recorded. It is always better to find a fault when the CCTV footage is not needed than when you have had an incident and don't have it recorded. Also regular cleaning of cameras will prevent dirt build up on the lens keeping your HD CCTV cameras giving an HD picture.
The design of your CCTV system should allow you to get the best possible value for money over the longest period of time. As an important long term investment, the cost of any upgrades or maintenance plans should be coherent to the value the system generates for your business.
It's also important to mention that when choosing a DVR, you should choose one that is capable of recording more data than you actually require, so that if you choose to add more cameras to your premises at a later date, you'll have the space to record the images you require.
If you're planning on installing CCTV anywhere in your premises, it's important that you consider the rules and regulations as stated in the 1998 Data Protection act. Here are some of the points you need to be aware of: