| Every property deserves to have some kind of | | | | manager can certainly find out the problem areas |
| protection. Now that crime rates have gone up, | | | | of the plant. Breakdowns in the system can be |
| you cannot expect the police to be visible all the | | | | easily identified and repairs can be immediately |
| time. It is impossible for them to be present | | | | implemented. |
| everywhere too. Hiring some security personnel | | | | 5. A company parking lot may also need a CCTV. |
| may be an option. However, that will mean | | | | It lessens the load of security personnel in |
| additional expenses you will have to carry. | | | | watching over a large number of cars. It may |
| Installing a closed-circuit television or CCTV may | | | | also help in managing the traffic. |
| just be the solution. It may cost you, of course, | | | | 6. A camera may be placed over a cash register. |
| but compared to maintaining a human security | | | | It is a fact that companies lose because of |
| force, this may be a more prudent idea. But why | | | | cashier theft. The use of CCTV will greatly |
| should you install a CCTV in the first place? The | | | | prevent this possibility since it will discourage any |
| following are the reasons why. | | | | cashier from committing such act. |
| 1. A CCTV discourages criminals from entering | | | | 7. It may be placed in high-risk areas inside a |
| your premises to steal property. If they know | | | | factory. Such areas may include those in which |
| that, there are cameras installed in places where | | | | fires can possibly break out. A camera in place |
| they are most likely to hit, they will have to think | | | | there will lessen potential damages because |
| twice before carrying out their criminal acts. | | | | emergency measures can be made immediately. |
| 2. Even if they do continue to commit theft or | | | | 8. CCTV cameras installed in huge warehouses do |
| any other crime, they will be caught on camera. | | | | not just prevent theft. It can also aid in monitoring |
| Police investigations are sped up and the arrests | | | | the inventory of stocks. |
| of the perpetrators can be done quickly because | | | | 9. Cameras may be placed in areas where |
| of easy identification. | | | | accidents can happen. This is important so that |
| 3. Having a CCTV camera inside offices may also | | | | life-saving measures can be employed promptly. |
| help in creating discipline among the employees. | | | | 10. If CCTV is recorded, it can help in objectifying |
| For bosses, who want their presence felt so that | | | | some issues. Criminals can be successfully |
| efficiency at work is optimized, a camera | | | | prosecuted since their actions will all be recorded |
| hovering the employees will give the same effect. | | | | on tape, evidence that will surely be of use in |
| 4. If a camera is placed on a production line, a | | | | court. |