During the last two weeks of the year, when Christmas and New Years are happening, there are significantly more break-ins as opposed to any other time of the year. Now, there is not a reason as to why this is, but statistics have worked to prove this statement true. So for many businesses, when it comes to the holiday season, a lot of their focus is spent on buckling down in terms of security.
When a lot of people think about security systems used to protect a business from burglars, they think of high-tech ridiculous over the top systems like you see in movies. However, you can easily protect your business from burglars with simple technology that will not run you a fortune. Here is what you need to know about installing a wired security camera inside of your business.
Investing in a wired security camera, a wireless digital security camera, wireless camera security, and outdoor security cameras are all one in the same. This means that you will get the same results from simply installing a security system that uses a wired security camera as you would from a bunch of high-tech ridiculous security systems. So make sure that you are not spending too much money when you look to protect your business.
All homes that do not have a home security camera systems are 300% more likely to be broken into. Understand that almost 35% of all burglars will end up entering a home through the front door. They will be easily deterred from doing so if you put a wired security camera at the front door to watch over it at all times.
A report was released by the University of North Carolina and it revealed that about 60% of all convicted burglars stated that the presence of a security system definitely influenced the homes that they would break into. So you can see that simply having a wired security camera can do a lot to protect your business. Burglars will be easily deterred from breaking in when they realize that they will be recorded doing so.
Every 15 seconds in the United States there is a burglary that occurs. It is easy to avoid these burglaries by installing video surveillance to the point where over 65% of all burglaries can be avoided by using a wired security camera. 75% of all homes across the United States will be broken into within the next 20 years so make sure you prepare for this type of occurrence.
Just about 38% of all inventory losses can be attributed to shoplifting and nearly 35% is lost to employee theft. The United States Chamber of Commerce has estimated that even employee theft can cost employers anywhere between $20 billion and $40 billion a year. However, you can reduce this by installing a few wired security camera stations in your business.
In Conclusion
Having a surveillance camera system with remote access can eliminate theft and losses up to 80% and improve productivity in the workplace. Make sure that you and your small business are protected against theft and against burglary by installing camera’s and a security system. As mentioned before, even the slight presence of a security system is enough to make a thief think twice about messing with your business.
