| CCTV linked to POS lets pubs or bars identify | | | | wall mounting. |
| anomalies across all parts of their business. All till | | | | Camera systems usually have set and forget |
| transaction data is stored on the POS system for | | | | motion detection as standard. Cameras with |
| powerful searching and reporting. Owners can | | | | integrated sensors are a newer technology and |
| quickly find no-sale voids, refunds, under-rings and | | | | can analyze suspicious behavior such as shouting, |
| other variances. Staff interaction with customers, | | | | physical gestures and other threatening behavior. |
| productivity and general performance can also be | | | | Video feeds can be ranked according to how |
| seen. | | | | suspicious they are with the most critical videos |
| A revolving customer and employee base, plus | | | | flagged for further action. |
| potential for theft and violence are common. A | | | | When setting up CCTV venues should consider |
| smartly installed CCTV surveillance system can | | | | their most important security risks. Are they |
| help prevent theft and improve safety and | | | | employee theft, non bill payment, neighborhood |
| reputation. | | | | issues or violence during sports games or |
| Camera's can be placed by the till, entrances, | | | | weekend nights? Security cameras can help |
| exits, stairwells, dance areas, bars etc. Required | | | | prevent fights and in the event of violence, help |
| to comply with liquor licenses, cctv cameras can | | | | identify responsible parties. |
| cover wide areas giving owners a bird's eye view | | | | Ability to check footage anytime, anywhere over |
| of their business. Full internet access means | | | | the internet is perfect for groups where |
| footage can be seen from the office, at home or | | | | managers need to check multiple locations at |
| even on holiday. | | | | once. |
| Such comprehensive surveillance systems can | | | | Cameras should be placed out of harm's reach. |
| help reduce insurance costs and fraudulent liability | | | | Cameras are best placed near entrances and |
| claims Time and date stamped images are also | | | | exits in order to get an image of each visitor as |
| suitable for any insurance claims. | | | | they come and go. Fixed cameras near office |
| Large LCD screens allow for continuous and | | | | safes and tills can help prevent theft. Cameras in |
| simultaneous monitoring of multiple camera video | | | | open areas like dining rooms help protect |
| feeds. Point of sale integration systems can allow | | | | customers and prevent theft. Kitchen camera's |
| transaction data overlays for multiple POS | | | | help monitor workplace safety and meet health |
| terminals. Professional LCD monitors also suit | | | | codes. Power outages can damage system or |
| longer "round the clock" operations, have better | | | | interrupt recording so other security measure |
| picture clarity, low noise fan-less designs and suit | | | | should be in place if CCTV systems fail. |