It is unfortunate, but to say that we live in uncertain times would likely be an understatement. It seems relatively impossible to turn on the news without hearing about some tragic situation, oftentimes happening in a public place or business. From the threat of active shooters to theft, vandalism, and physical assault, we live in a challenging time in history—and this applies to businesses of all sizes. Ultimately, as a business owner, you owe it to your employees, your customers, as well as your operations to ensure the physical safety and protection of people and assets—and this is where having security cameras can offer peace of mind.
In this new blog, the team at Connectivity will explain how the visibility provided by security cameras can enhance the physical security of your office and its inhabitants.
Digital Surveillance Protects Your Business
In an ideal world, having physical security staff on the payroll would be the norm. However, this is obviously a huge expense and one that most businesses cannot afford. Nevertheless, advances in digital surveillance tools and technology have enhanced functionality as well as affordability, placing them well within the reach of large as well as small businesses. Plus, these digital security tools can offer improved transparency and comprehensive coverage—something even the savviest of physical security guards cannot provide.
Here are some reasons why your business might want to invest in security cameras—and why they could help prevent your business from becoming a target to criminals and other threats.
The Benefits of Security Cameras
Theft deterrence: Even if you do not have a large inventory, extensive physical assets, or large amounts of cash on premises, there is much to be lost as it relates to data, confidential customer information, and more. And ultimately, much of this can be found on a single laptop or company hard drive. When security cameras are present, security breaches can be prevented.
Improved employee safety: It’s sad to realize that there are few places that are completely insulated and immune from acts of violence. Attacks at schools, places of worship, movie theaters, and grocery stores prove that point alone. Therefore, security cameras can help your employees feel safer and more comfortable coming to work and can discourage criminal activity simply by making a potential threat realize their actions are being recorded.
Lower insurance costs and fraud deterrence: Additionally, security cameras can help prevent insurance fraud. After all, a visitor to your office cannot claim that they slipped and fell on your property and that you are negligent if there is a visual record of them walking in. This even holds true as it relates to workers compensation claims, harassment, and other sorts of accusations that could regress into a “he said/she said” situation. And it is likely your business insurance company will give you a discount if you can prove the installation of cameras on your premises.
Remote check-in capability: Digital surveillance allows you, as a business owner, to check in on your office without being there physically. This can offer peace of mind knowing you don’t have to be there every minute of every day while also receiving real-time alerts in the instance that something does go wrong, allowing you to contact law enforcement, for instance, if a staff member on site is not able to.
Connectivity Consults on Office Surveillance Systems
The team at Connectivity has the ability to consult on and install a variety of access control, intrusion management, and video management and camera systems. And our custom design, superior customer service, and extensive knowledge allows us to ensure you receive a security system that best matches your needs and helps you achieve your goals.
Reach out to our team today to learn more about our capabilities. We welcome the opportunity to help you ensure the physical safety of your business, employees, and customers.