Businesses today, more than ever before, must be vigilant about the safety of their premises. Unlawful access by vehicles and pedestrians can present not only a threat to valuable items, but a threat to employee safety as well. Security measures like remote CCTV monitoring, alarm systems, and automatic barrier systems are therefore essential to any modern workplace.
CCTV And Automatic Barrier Systems: Complementary Technologies
CCTV monitoring is typically set up in such a way that motion detectors are connected to CCTV cameras, allowing the cameras to react intuitively to the actions of potential intruders. This enables those monitoring the CCTV system to detect events such as unauthorised entry, vehicle movements, and object movements. If an unauthorised vehicle movement is detected, automatic barrier systems (like automatic rising bollards) can be activated remotely, halting problematic vehicles.
Additionally, the same sites where CCTV monitoring tends to be most effective (large areas like car parks, for example, which are very difficult to patrol on foot) are well-served by vehicle control systems. In fact, businesses that install CCTV systems and automatic barrier systems often save money over the long term as they do not need to hire so many guard personnel.
Understanding The Full Benefits Of CCTV Monitoring
While installing features like automatic barrier systems and CCTV systems invariably represents a costly investment, most business owners find it’s absolutely worthwhile. Some additional advantages of CCTV monitoring include:
-The ability to confront intruders with a PA system. When your security staff recognise unauthorised personnel via CCTV broadcast, they can confront them using the building’s speaker system and ask about their intentions. Many unlawful intruders will simply leave the premises once they realise that they have been caught in the act of trespassing.
-The ability to record evidence of unlawful activities. Even if your security staff do not catch an intruder in the act of theft or vandalism, your CCTV system will, making a court conviction much easier once the offenders are apprehended.
-A reduction in false alarms. CCTV systems can be connected to intruder and fire alarms so that it’s easy to verify whether or not there really is an intruder or fire before calling emergency services and evacuating employees. This can save a great deal of time, both for your and your employees and for emergency service workers.
-A faster response time. If there is an emergency, having CCTV monitoring in place will allow you to respond more promptly and effectively. You will be able to lower any barrier systems you have in place in order to facilitate employee evacuation and allow emergency vehicles complete access to the premises. Remember, in an emergency, every second counts.
Above all else, CCTV monitoring, barrier systems, alarm systems, and other security features grant you and your employees peace of mind, allowing you and your staff to focus completely on managing your business. Over the long term, this leads to enhanced productivity and higher workplace morale—after all, a secure employee is a happy employee.
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