Signs it’s time to invest in a surveillance system

In recent years, rising crime rates and growing concerns about safety have left individuals to take proactive steps in protecting their own safety. Installing domestic surveillance cameras has become an increasingly popular choice, thanks to the wide variety of accessible and affordable cameras. Along with watching your camera footage on demand via the cloud, it’s now available to watch on almost any device.  

All types of workplaces have also embraced this technology for security purposes. Business CCTV installation helps employees feel safe about working onsite as well as the business in many ways. 

If you are considering investing in a surveillance camera system but are still unsure about its benefits, here are some compelling reasons to help you make an informed decision. 

Frequent security concerns

Feeling unsafe on your property should not be something you should deal with. You might have a family, live alone, or may be elderly or vulnerable, security CCTV can help monitor and ease worry as you can see what is happening in real-time through connected screens.  

If you’ve noticed suspicious individuals loitering around your property, either on foot or in vehicles, then it’s a good indicator to consider installing cameras. Whether you are familiar with or new to the area, crime rates fluctuate so it’s beneficial to have surveillance when you can’t be there yourself. 

In a business setting, if inventory or equipment is accessed frequently, it is good to have some type of evidence in case a situation arises such as damaged or missing items.  

Changes in Neighborhood crime rates 

An increase in crime rates around your area, such as burglaries and vandalism, would suggest that it’s a good time to upgrade your home security system to cameras to capture any footage and sounds. If you are familiar with your neighbors, it may be a good idea for everyone to invest in some type of security as this may deter criminals and suspicious behavior away from your street overall.  

Living in a large property or isolated area is usually a favorite type of target for burglars, as it can take emergency services longer to reach, giving them more time to carry out their crime. Cameras plugged into recorders can store footage for longer and when secured in a safe space, you are able to use the footage as evidence. Vehicles are a prime target as well, even when parked in garages connected to a house.  

Workplace safety / productivity 

Many small businesses and office buildings require CCTV cameras too for a wide range of reasons. It can help to deter criminals from your building, giving you a higher chance at protecting your data and information such as sensitive or intellectual property and it can also help employees feel safe inside and outside around the building, or any concerns you may have about their behavior. Monitoring can help you make changes around the business / office too by providing transparency, accountability and by removing potential hazards.  

With today’s technology, PPE detection or hi-vis detection cameras are available for workplaces such as building sites, to make sure the employees are wearing the correct safety gear. 

In conclusion, there are many situations where CCTV footage can be greatly helpful. If any of these signs resonate to your current situation, it may be time to invest in a camera system. Surveillance cameras not only provide deterrent to potential criminals, but also evidence collection and improve safety of your mental health and your property. Contact us today to learn more about how a surveillance system can protect your home and business.