Businesses Thrive On CCTV Systems
By Brad | February 27, 2007
Many businesses have learned to protect themselves without the threat of violence, by making their CCTV systems visible, many would-by crooks walk away for fear of being caught. There are numerous television shows that broadcast actual CCTV footage of people breaking the law, and in most of the videos, the culprits are readily recognizable.
With cameras located in front of the doors capturing the faces of people as they enter, as well as over the checkout counter aimed at the customer, a person planning to commit a crime may think twice before taking the risk of having their picture broadcast on the evening news. A person who is desperate enough to ignore the potential to get caught, will most likely find themselves getting a free ride in a police cruiser.
CCTV evidence is not limited to external theft, as many companies also use systems to keep their employees honest. Typically, a less than honest employee may immediately deny their involvement in an illegal act, but when confronted by the availability of video evidence, they will generally tell a different story. Most employers do not even show the employee the video, just being able to describe the specific action the employee took to commit the crime, is generally enough to get to the truth.
With almost three-fourths of all crime committed against businesses being committed by employees, CCTV is becoming one of the best investments a company can make in protecting its assets. While even the best CCTV system may not stop all crimes by employees, it does work as a deterrent and helps to keep honest employees from making a mistake.
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