Best places to install security cameras in office

Workplace security is a top concern among business owners and entrepreneurs, regardless of the size and scale of operations. You cannot physically man the security at every location in your office or business facility. However, by installing a good security system you can keep an eye on things even if you are not around. By strategically installing security cameras in office at chosen locations, you can effectively secure your workplace or business location against intruders and burglars. Here are some of the vulnerable locations that you should focus on specifically.

Entrances, Exits, and the Reception Area

The first place to install your security cameras are at the entrance and exits points in your building. In addition to alerting employees of a visitor’s presence right at the point of entry, strategically placed cameras can also be useful in capturing clear images of the visitor’s face if there is a need for future identification. To ensure that the lighting from the door does not affect the images, place the camera so it is facing inwards and not towards the doors.

The reception is another vital area to cover and it should be monitored round the clock. This is particularly important if you keep certain records or maintain a cash register (in case or home and small businesses) at the reception. The reception area is secured even at mid-sized and large scale business locations because it is the first point of access for visitors and customers.

The Main Work Spaces

A security camera should cover all the areas where your staff or employees work. This is as much about ensuring your staff is actually being productive during work hours as it is about ensuring any hostility or unwanted/illegal action is effectively captured for quick and easy resolution or for future reference in case there is a legal case.

Warehouse/Storage Locations and Loading Docks

You probably have a security camera covering your warehouse or supply rooms.However, it is equally important to ensure that any location which houses documents or any kind of sensitive information is monitored by a security camera round the clock. Data theft is a major worry point for any business so securing these sensitive areas with a security camera is crucial to keeping your business safe.

The loading docks can be a vulnerable spot. An opportunistic thief could easily pick off stuff from a parked delivery vehicle. In addition, if you employ labor to load and unload goods, then you could be falsely implicated or sued in case there is an accident or someone is physically injured. If your employees know that a camera is covering the area, they will think twice about making any such charge since the captured images could serve as evidence in a court of law.

Hidden or Invisible Spots

Every building or office location has certain spots that are not covered by a security camera. These include corridors, staircases, or back alleys and areas that are rarely visited by employees or staff like the rooftop or the back of the building. However, these points are vulnerable as intruders can easily make their entry via these points. Covering these areas with a security camera is also important for the personal security of your employees, in particular women employees. An added camera in the basement or parking area or at the back of your office could dissuade vandals or thieves from entering the building after work hours.

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