Protecting courthouses with CCTV

Protecting courthouses with CCTV

In a high-intensity environment like a courthouse there is always the potential for trouble to arise. While there is a high level of security in place already, there can never be too much to ensure the safety of everyone in attendance. With closed circuit television courtrooms and lobbies can be monitored remotely.

In Las Vegas Federal Court, a defendant opened fired in the lobby and injured a U.S. Marshal, according to the Washington Post. The Marshal survived being hit in the head and face by bird shot pellets and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. After the shooting, the perpetrator was gunned down in the street and by using digital surveillance, law enforcement officials were able to determine there were no other shooters in the building.

Disgruntled defendants can be  a constant threat to the public. With Witness Plus security camera systems law enforcement can playback and review live footage to make sure gunmen are apprehended and citizens attending courthouses are safe. CCTV helped a bad situation from becoming worse in Las Vegas and can do so for other courts as well.

CCTV in department stores

CCTV in department stores

Due to the large size of department stores, it can be difficult to rely on employees to be constantly aware of all customers and all the inventory. The vast area and expensive merchandise found in the stores can often make it a target for theft. Owners should consider using closed circuit television to improve security and monitor shoppers to prevent criminal activity.

Digital surveillance allows users to monitor activity on a security camera system from a remote location. A security team can watch live footage to view shoppers and make sure they are not stealing any merchandise.

The playback ability will also allows for stores to review footage if inventory shows up missing and can help identify customers that frequently steal from the store to prevent theft in the future.

The Witness Plus system allows for users to view footage on up to 16 different cameras at once from a single location. Owners can feel safe knowing that their store is protected by CCTV.

Using CCTV to prevent theft in schools

Using CCTV to prevent theft in schools

With so many students and so many valuables being kept in lockers in the hallways and locker rooms, theft can always be an issue at high schools. School officials want to take every step necessary to help prevent students and staff alike from stealing. Installing closed circuit television can help prevent people from committing theft in schools.

Time in between classes or after school hours can often make many areas vulnerable to theft. There are also many cases of theft during sporting events, especially when athletes leave all their items in the locker rooms and are caught up in the game.  A camera outside can catch anyone going in or out at the time of the alleged theft.

With digital surveillance in place, supervisors can view live footage or playback images if a student believes they have been robbed. Witness Plus allows for users to view footage remotely from any location with internet access.

The presence of a camera system can intimidate thieves make them think twice before going in to another person's locker.

 

CCTV for golf courses

CCTV for golf courses

Golf courses can require a small staff to manage a large area. Tasks can include managing carts, taking care of the landscaping on the course and ensuring that play is moving quickly. With closed circuit television, users can see how fast play is moving on the course and ensure all equipment is being handled properly, from a single location.

Instead of being forced to send staff out on the course to monitor play, managers can utilize employees in other areas and observe the pace of play with digital surveillance. Since there isn't always a lot of room to put expensive equipment and it sometimes needs to be left outside, you can use a security camera system to make sure they are protected during hours of operation.

The Witness Plus security camera system allows users to view live footage as well as playback archived footage from between four and 16 cameras. Owners can also view the camera feed remotely from any location with internet access.

Using CCTV to improve car washes

Using CCTV to improve car washes

Car washes can be a profitable investment for owners, but still require some staff and time to manage properly. It is important to ensure that equipment is operating smoothly and employees are doing their assigned duties. Closed circuit television can help you monitor equipment and make sure employees are doing their jobs.

Installing a security camera system will help you monitor employees to make sure that they are not stealing from you, as well as allowing you to monitor the car wash 24 hours a day from any location with internet access. Some self-serve car washes can also often operate without employees, so it is important to make sure they can be easily monitored.

Digital surveillance with the Witness Plus system allows users to view footage between four and 16 cameras from a single location, enabling all of the car wash to be covered. When there is vandalism or an equipment malfunction, owners can quickly identify the issue and resolve it efficiently. 

Car wash owners should definitely consider the addition of CCTV to improve business performance and have the added peace of mind.
 

Preventing cemetery vandalism with CCTV

Preventing cemetery vandalism with CCTV

The vandalism of cemeteries is a highly offensive crime, but unfortunately, that does not prevent it from happening all too often. Owners of cemeteries want to do everything they can to protect the resting place for the deceased and their loved ones. With closed circuit television, can monitor live footage as well as playback archived footage to help thwart vandals.

In a cemetery in Lamar County, Mississippi, a half dozen headstones were overturned and left loved ones in disaray, according to the Hattiesburg American. The presence of a security camera system can often enough to deter vandals. If they do not, then the tape can always be reviewed to help law enforcement officials bring the perpetrators to justice.

Property owners can feel comfortable knowing they have the digital surveillance installed to help prevent any situations like this arising, and family members with loved ones laid to rest on the property can ease their worries as well.

With the Witness Plus security system, users can see live views from between four and 16 cameras from any location with internet access.

Protecting and maintaining car dealerships with CCTV

Protecting and maintaining car dealerships with CCTV

The large amount of valuable inventory that car dealerships are responsible for require a lot of security to properly protect. With the cars often being spread across a vast lot, it is difficult for the entire area to be monitored all the time.

New cars with high values can often make them targets for theft. The size of car lots can also make them targets for vandalism. Installing digital surveillance can help prevent vandalism and theft from occuring at car dealerships, while providing law enforcement officials with the proper tools to catch the perpetrators.

With a security camera system installed, owners can view live footage of the lot when they are not on site. It also provides playback technology to review footage if anything goes wrong when the lot was not under surveillance.

Owners can also improve how efficiently their dealership runs with closed circuit television. With a constant view of the lot, employees can know where a car is located to grab it for a test drive efficiently and rapidly.
 

Planning construction with CCTV

Planning construction with CCTV

Towns or cities planning to undertake a large construction project often want to research how it will affect traffic before starting. If this step is not taken, it can be disastrous for the town and cause many more delays than anticipated. When planning construction, towns should consider monitoring traffic with closed circuit television to study traffic routines and develop a plan.

Using CCTV, decision makers can monitor roadways in need of repair around the clock without the need for more security personnel, as the product allows recording and playback from any approved location with internet access. As a result, project managers will have a streamlined method of determining the best time to initiate construction, causing as little disruption to traffic flows as possible. Furthermore, Digital surveillance can allow managers to warn commuters when there will be delays.

With a security camera system installed, users can also playback footage, ending the need for staff to be watching 24 hours a day to study traffic. The Witness Plus system allows between four and 16 camera angles to be viewed simultaneously from a single location with internet access.

Protecting courthouses with CCTV

Protecting courthouses with CCTV

In a high-intensity environment like a courthouse there is always the potential for trouble to arise. While there is a high level of security in place already, there can never be too much to ensure the safety of everyone in attendance. With closed circuit television courtrooms and lobbies can be monitored remotely.

In Las Vegas Federal Court, a defendant opened fired in the lobby and injured a U.S. Marshal, according to the Washington Post. The Marshal survived being hit in the head and face by bird shot pellets and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. After the shooting, the perpetrator was gunned down in the street and by using digital surveillance, law enforcement officials were able to determine there were no other shooters in the building.

Disgruntled defendants can be  a constant threat to the public. With a Witness Plus security camera system law enforcement can playback and review live footage to make sure gunmen are apprehended and citizens attending courthouses are safe. CCTV helped a bad situation from becoming worse in Las Vegas and can do so for other courts as well.

Protecting churches from vandalism with CCTV

Protecting churches from vandalism with CCTV

For whatever reason, churches can often be the subject of vandalism. Whether it is graffiti or other property damage, it is difficult to protect churches from malicious acts all the time. Closed circuit television can help monitor the entire area surrounding the church to prevent vandalism or find the perpetrators.

The presence of a security camera system outside any establishment can often be enough to deter people from criminal activity. Many are less willing to take the risk if they fear they might be caught on camera.

Digital surveillance also allows the user to access the camera footage at any time from any location with internet access. The playback feature allows recordings to be reviewed if any vandalism does occur to help property owners or law enforcement officials identify who was behind the act of vandalism.

Churches should consider installing a CCTV system on their property to help prevent people from vandalizing. It can make members of the church feel more comfortable that their place of worship is protected and allow owners and curators to be at ease.