Surveillance systems equipped with cutting-edge sensors and CCTV cameras are deployed to protect the organizations and personnel involved. The cameras are set up so they can capture videos of all the critical places around the site. These surveillance cameras are becoming fairly common in workplaces, hospitals, public venues, libraries, stores, shopping complexes, gated communities, and schools. And, as time marches towards more precariousness, the dependency on surveillance is only expected to increase.
Advantages of CCTV systems
CCTV systems are an effective deterrent for criminals. Even if the cameras are not recording, just the sight of it makes a huge difference. Criminals like to target soft spots and do not want to get caught. Places that have CCTV monitoring are a no go zone for most criminals. But even if a crime happens, these cameras provide crucial 'evidence' and 'leads' to the police. CCTV cameras are a practical way of securing the workplace. Unlike conventional security, it can work 24x7 without any fatigue.
Advantages of using CCTV monitoring
Businesses and workplaces are common targets for thefts, burglaries, and other criminal acts. It is necessary to have security measures in place to protect people and business assets from any harm from criminals. The business and workplace could achieve better security by installing CCTV cameras.
Preventing theft
As we said before, CCTV monitoring is an excellent deterrent to criminals. These cameras can protect a workplace from thefts and burglaries. Sometimes employees are the ones stealing from the workplace. In this situation, CCTV monitoring can subdue external and internal threats.
Evidence against criminals
If a crime has been committed where CCTV cameras are present, the police will use the cameras' recording to gather the necessary evidence. The footage will be used for
- The number of criminals involved in the crime.
- Gathering information on their looks, clothing, height and weight.
- The general motive of the criminals.
- Entry and exit points.
- The general direction of where they came from and where they went.
The footage will also be used as evidence in court.
Real-time surveillance
Modern CCTV cameras will allow real-time surveillance of the workplace. The live footage is accessible from anywhere through smartphones or computers. Businesses also employ someone to monitor the surveillance footage constantly. This helps the establishment in keeping a proper record of daily activities in the workplace.
Real-time surveillance has three significant benefits.
- Quick identification of emergencies.
If someone is watching the real-time footage, they will be able to react quickly to an emergency situation.
- Monitoring the entry and exit points of the site.
CCTV cameras are usually placed in such a way that they can capture the entry and exit points of the establishment. Keeping a close eye on the traffic through the entry and exit points will help stop unwanted access to the premises.
- Better employee productivity.
CCTV monitoring leads to better employee productivity. Employees will not waste time if they know that they are under surveillance.
Put an end to sexual harassment.
Sexual harassment is widespread in the workplace. It is mainly directed toward women in the workplace. Sexual harassment makes them highly uncomfortable, and they might even quit their job. Stopping sexual harassment from happening is the duty of the establishment.
CCTV monitoring is an effective way of stopping sexual harassment. Studies have shown as much as a 90% reduction in sexual harassment after the installation of CCTV cameras.
Keep at-risk areas in check.
CCTV cameras can access places in industrial areas that are not easily accessible by humans. These are usually the high-risk areas of the workplace. Setting up CCTV cameras in these places will reduce the dependency on physical monitoring of these places. Therefore, these systems do not risk the safety of the person physically monitoring the area.
The person monitoring the area through CCTV can act quickly if something goes wrong. Being able to act rapidly can save someone's life.
Reducing expenses
CCTV cameras have a significantly lower operating cost than human guards. The establishment can use multiple cameras throughout the workplace and employ a single person to monitor the footage.
The only downside is the upfront cost of the cameras, as good quality CCTV setups can be pretty expensive.