Top Benefits Video Surveillance Can Provide for Your Company

As a business owner, you understand that your company’s security should be one of your most important priorities. After all, your business is an investment and that investment needs to be protected. Unfortunately, however, your investment is always at risk, vulnerable to thieves, vandals, and other predatory criminals. Worse, it is literally impossible for you to be awake and on the premises every moment of the day to guard against those threats. The good news is that video surveillance can enable you to still monitor and protect your company, even when you can’t be on the scene yourself. Here are just a few of the top benefits that video surveillance can provide for your business enterprise:

Total 24/7/365 Surveillance

A good surveillance system will ensure that your business location is being monitored twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, three-hundred and sixty-five days a year. That ensures that there’s never a gap in your video surveillance. Day or night, those video cameras can be monitoring the interior and exterior of your business, providing the protection you need and the peace of mind you deserve.

Remote Monitoring

Today’s video surveillance systems also provide the type of remote monitoring you need to respond to incidents in a timely manner. With remote monitoring, you can use your computer or mobile device app to check on the system and receive alerts if something goes wrong. So, whether you’re simply at home relaxing or traveling for business or a vacation, you’re never out of the loop.

Integration with Other Security Measures

When incidents occur, it’s not enough to just record whatever is happening. An effective video surveillance system should also be part of a fully-integrated security strategy that includes on-site security guards, a security company monitoring the system, or rapid response from local authorities. Yes, it is important to have a system that gathers video evidence of crimes or other threats, but it’s even more important to have a system that also gets people on-site quickly to minimize any potential loss or damage.

A Powerful Deterrent to Crime

Most criminals choose the path of least resistance. When they know that your business is under video surveillance, all but the most committed criminals will give it a wide berth – and instead focus their attention on easier targets. Of course, this type of monitoring doesn’t just discourage criminals outside your business; it also deters any employees who might be tempted to steal from you. It’s a surefire way to keep them on their best behavior.

At International Security Services, video surveillance is just one area of our broad range of security expertise. Because our mission is to protect life and property throughout New York City, we offer a full range of state-of-the-art security protections sure to match any client’s needs. If you’re concerned about security in your business and looking for the most effective video surveillance and protection solutions, contact International Security Services – New York City’s dedicated security experts.

George Kozhar

George Kozhar is a respected security professional, licensed private investigator, and founder of International Security Services (ISS) - New York City’s dedicated security experts since 1999. Mr. Kozhar and his team provide a full array of private and business investigative services in the U.S. and overseas, VIP executive protection, armed and unarmed security guard services and training, and Fire and Life Safety Director training through the company’s Fire Science Institute.