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  • Video Surveillance Systems: Pros and Cons

  • Technological innovations in recent decades have revolutionized the marketplace. In the areas of safety and security technology helps companies become more efficient and increase the protection offered to their employees and clientele. The days of having a night watchman roam the halls at night have given way to sophisticated surveillance systems allowing a few employees the chance to monitor large facilities from virtually anywhere.

    Whether you are looking to upgrade a current surveillance system, install one in an existing structure, or design a complete system for a new facility it is important to consider a number of different factors when designing a comprehensive surveillance system.

    Electronic surveillance and monitoring systems provide establishments with a cost effective solution to monitor large areas of a facility while needing fewer human resources to monitor the systems. While it may take fewer employees to monitor the system, it is imperative that the systems are monitored. Many times, companies install surveillance and monitoring systems and only review the footage or watch the monitors when they perceive that an incident has taken place or been reported. It is important to understand that simply having a surveillance system in place does not necessarily exempt the facility from liability ...

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