Tech website CNET has reported that in 2015, the total value of reported stolen property was more than $12 billion, according to the FBI.
Thieves and robbers are targeting not just homes, but business establishments as well. Stores carry not just cash, but also some rather valuable inventory and office equipment.
Security cameras are a great way to bolster existing security systems in place. Cameras strategically placed in and around your car dealership (or any other establishment, for that matter) protects your business, your employees, and your guests.
A well-placed camera can deter criminal elements, identify intruders, and even help you retrieve stolen goods after the unfortunate event of a robbery.
Car dealerships, in particular, can be considered a priority target for more enterprising criminal elements. As such, dealerships and garages have some very important considerations when it comes to surveillance and security:
Of course, this is all in addition to the other considerations of any other business—all manners of guests coming and going, employees working in shifts, and so on.
To maximize the effectiveness of your security system, you have to think about where you should be placing your cameras.
Some of the initial items you must consider:
With all that in mind, you should be prioritizing areas which criminals are likely to use to gain entry or access.
For this reason, your cameras should cover the following areas:
Contacting a security specialist will help you determine the optimum number of security cameras needed to cover your car dealership or vehicle garage.
You will want adequate coverage with the least amount of cameras needed, for as long as a person cannot move from one area to another without being seen or recorded.
Here are a few more best practices to keep in mind when it comes to using security cameras to protect your car dealership or garage:
Businesses must be vigilant at all times when it comes to protecting their establishment, their employees, as well as their guests.
Car dealerships and garages, however, have some very specific considerations when it comes to security and surveillance, mostly due to the numerous vehicles they have in their inventory and their care.
Video cameras are a great way to protect your car dealership or garage, and when used together with other security systems, can deter all but the most determined intruders breaking into your establishment.
CalAtlantic surveillance and security systems are top-of-the-line, and part of the company’s trademark approach to a comprehensive yet highly customized and integrated security solution for your business. For inquiries and more information, give the CalAtlantic team a call today at (877) 686-5859.