Smart Video Camera Systems Improve Security, Operations, and Safety
Security cameras have become much more sophisticated in the past decade. Even so, you’ll find single-purpose ones still in use in many different applications today, because they are still able to see criminals in the act and help those wronged to obtain prosecution (and hopefully, full restitution and even damages). Businesses that want to improve their security and response to threats, though, have adopted protection solutions utilizing smart video cameras and the latest in software.
The higher resolution these newer cameras provide is the main reason most choose them, but we, at Guardian Integrated Security, know there are many more benefits than just a clearer picture. The files recorded by newer camera systems are more compressed while maintaining the improved resolution, which means less storage space is needed.
Another way to look at this benefit is being able to store more historical video, which would come in very handy if thieves were casing a location for weeks or months before making their move.
Smart cameras can also go above and beyond motion detection. With these newer security solutions, gone are the days of numerous alerts about motion, just to find out a curious dog or raccoon was roaming around the property for hours, in and out of the camera’s field of view. Intelligent alarming and bringing the monitoring staff’s attention to actions that are not permitted are two other benefits of smart camera technology. Some common examples of behaviors we are interested in (on behalf of our clients) include parking in undesignated or unsafe areas, dangerous or careless employee activity, “hanging around” or loitering, breaches onto the property or equipment being removed without authorization.
Information gleaned and analyzed from smart video camera security systems can also help our clients operate more efficiently, safely, and ultimately, more successfully. For instance, heat maps can show inefficiencies, employee frustrations or wasted time, and opportunities to reorganize tools, equipment, and inventory for more streamlined operations. Retail centers use the newer technology for security, staffing, management, and to better understand their customers by looking at shopping patterns, suspicious behavior, busy and slower times of the day and week, “hot spots” in the store where shoppers go to first / last and most often, and more.
We have outlined here just some of the security and operational advantages of having an integrated surveillance and recording solution using smart cameras. We offer a free threat assessment and can provide more information on how we pair systems having these features with our professional monitoring staff to help make your property safer.
