Hiring the Best Security Employees
While security technology allows for automated operation, there are still components of your warehouse security plan that would have to manually supervised and thus require careful screening and selection of your security personnel.

Whether direct hiring or outsourcing your security needs to an agency, it’s important to establish the qualifications you require from security personnel. First and foremost, security employees must be familiar with how warehouses work.

With a wide variety of people and products coming and going all the time, it’s understandably hard to keep track of them. You can help them by giving them strategic base points and delegating their responsibilities to ensure that all areas are sufficiently covered.

Give them the best training whenever needed. If you are updating your security system, make sure that all of them are properly educated and trained for it. If you are changing your security policies, be sure that they are oriented regarding the changes.

How to Make Surveillance Efficient
Surveillance–even the most expensive kind–can only be effective if they are professionally installed at the right places.

Installation Concerns
Most of the time, surveillance simply doesn’t work because they aren’t installed properly. If you are strictly against hiring a professional team to install your system then make sure the security system you purchase offers DIY, user-friendly installation.

Complete Surveillance
Complete surveillance system entails that all areas are properly covered and threats are identified ahead of time to allow your security team to take pre-emptive action.

All locations must be equipped with weatherproof and vandalproof hidden cameras. Decoys must be installed as well. These cameras must have high image resolution capabilities, day and night function, and motion-detecting sensors. If possible, integrate them with security floodlights and door and window alarms.

Telephone conversations must also be placed under surveillance. Consider installing a phone line alarm as well. This will give you a means to contact the outside world even if your main phone lines have been cut off deliberately or accidentally.

By implementing these suggestions, you can be sure that your warehouse security will be virtually impenetrable.

What exactly is an Outdoor Dome Camera?
Basically, this type of security camera is no different from an indoor dome camera with the exception of its more durable, weatherproof casing. Its dome structure provides not only protection for its camera and lens but also lends it a professional appearance for a perfect fit in any environment.

Outdoor Dome Camera’s Features
Don’t let its compact frame deceive you. As long as it’s properly installed in the best possible location, this tiny camera is more than enough to deter most external threats you might encounter.

Full Frame Rate
The full frame rate of this device refers to the number of complete images a camera’s able to capture per second. This type of security cameras is capable of taking 25 or 30 frames per second while maintaining high image resolution.

Day-Night Camera
Instead of getting two cameras, one for day and another for night use, a lot of dome cameras offer continuous, 24/7 use with its day-night function. The camera is designed to automatically detect changes in light levels and adjust accordingly.

Zooming Capacity
The best cameras are those types that offer both digital and optical zoom options, hopefully combined with auto focus. Zooming options are important because it allows you to zero in on a subject without reducing image quality or clarity.

Video and Motion Detection
This camera is capable of recording video footage as well. Simultaneous streams of MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG may also be offered. The more advanced models can function as a motion sensor as well but only to a certain extent. Some cameras, for instance, automatically have this feature disabled when the camera is on zoom, tilt, or pan.

Alarm
When it comes to outdoor dome cameras, how about looking into those that offer at least four alarm inputs and outputs? Alarm configuration must allow both triggered and scheduled settings including automatic notifications via email, HTTP, and TCP. The more advanced models might also be designed to automatically upload images via the same methods.

Secured Online Access
Finally, for those outdoor dome cameras that may be accessed online, be sure to look for those secured with password protection, multiple levels for user access, IP address filtering, and encrypted communication via HTTPS.

Retail Store Security Equipment
Here is a list of security equipment designed to limit access to restricted areas.

Wire Partitions and Security Cages
If you have a separate unit or storage area for inventory, this may be secured with security cages and wire partitions. Generally, these are used for properties with complete or partial outdoor areas.

Folding Security Gates
An ordinary door can be easily broken so you need to fortify it with additional barriers. Consider, for instance, the use of folding security gates.

The next set of security equipment you need is those that may deter pilferage, theft, and vandalism without the use of surveillance systems. That’s a different category altogether and shall be discussed later.

Security Mirrors
Attach these above locations leading into hallways, around corners, and those that aren’t completely visible from your location. Security mirrors come in a variety of shapes and sizes and come with vandal-proof designs.
Locks

Normally, nothing would beat the security of locks. Compared to all security tools, locks are one of the most affordable. Buy the best you can get your hands on. The bigger and thicker they are the better as they can’t be broken with a few thuds from a hammer.

Last, we come to security equipment that offers surveillance for remote and real-time monitoring and immediate detection of threat.

Security Cameras
There is a wide variety of security cameras sold today and each and every one of them serves a special purpose. Pinhole cameras are smaller than most security cameras, allowing you to hide them inside other objects like tissue boxes and stuffed toys. Of course, many of these are sold with predesigned casings for covert use such as cameras hidden in soda cans, air purifiers, and even desktop speakers.

Outdoor cameras are more expensive than indoor cameras because of their weatherproof design. This will allow them to continue recording footage even during snow and rainstorms.

Motion-Detecting Sensors
If incorporated with your security system, motion detecting sensors will trigger cameras into zooming to the area where movement has been detected. You can also have your security floodlights activated when your sensors detect movement. It all depends on your configuration.

Monitor and DVR
Finally, and this will depend on your security system, you can use a single monitor and have its screens divided according to the number of areas under surveillance, consequently allowing simultaneous surveillance.

Mind the Store Layout
Security should always be taken into utmost consideration when you are designing the layout of your store. Display counters must be as far away as possible from the main entry and exit points of the store. The distance between these two points is equivalent to the time you can buy for yourself in order to apprehend the thief or other necessary courses of action.

Never put the cash register or booth in a location that will have you facing away from the door. You must always see people coming in and going out of the store because their appearance and movement might alert you ahead of time regarding potential trouble.

Secure Entry and Exit Points
During operating hours, do ensure that your entry and exit points lead through metal detecting archways. This will discourage potential thieves from carrying the usual array of weapons with them. At night, these must be additionally secured with alarms that are connected to your security insurance provider or local police station.

Surveillance Systems
Your jewelry store will be more secure if it is armed with a surveillance system. Surveillance cameras with motion detecting sensors and floodlights must be installed not only within the store premises but outside as well to detect possible signs of trouble. The best locations for your cameras are those that can get a bird’s eye view of the area without being easily reachable and prone to attacks of vandalism.

Surveillance cameras must allow for remote control or operation as well as web-based access. It must also be connected to a DVR system for remote monitoring. The best DVR systems will have sufficient disk space for your needs and save files in formats that are easily playable in your desk PC or laptop.

Manned Security
While automated security equipment is undeniably helpful, it is never a sufficient replacement for manned security. Always have your business guarded by professional and experienced security personnel.

Access Restriction
First and foremost, make it a strict store policy to keep all jewelry display cases locked. If you are taking out a sample for a client’s perusal, be sure to lock the display case immediately. It’s a cumbersome process but it could save you thousands of dollars in terms of theft and loss.

Clear-Cut Security Plan
No one is above the law and in this case, the law is your factory’s security policies. Employees must be properly oriented regarding the precautions you are taking, the policies required, as well as the repercussions of violating any of these rules.

Strict Implementation
Naturally, you need to reinforce your commitment to these policies by consistently implementing them. These rules aren’t made to be broken if your goal is to maintain the security of your property.

Variety of Security
Human security is excellent at intimidation but it is not altogether perfect. They’ll perform much better if they are aided by an excellent security system. This includes indoor and outdoor surveillance cameras—including covert , decoys and publicly displayed units—entry/exit alarms, motion-detecting sensors, and security lights.

Identity Verification and Consistent Record Keeping
Criminals would be less keen to target your factory if they see that you are meticulous with record keeping. It’s important to know exactly who are entering and leaving your premises. Always verify identification of visitors. It’s a tedious process admittedly, but you definitely need it. Before admitting anyone in, be sure to confirm with the indicated department that they are indeed expecting the visitors you are holding.

Security personnel must also be constantly updated of scheduled or expected arrivals of supplies and any other deliveries.

Last but not the least, record keeping must naturally include inventories. These must be accomplished systematically and double-checked by individuals you trust.

A Way to Mark Property
There are two important ways to establish ownership of home or business property. Those of high value may be registered with a tax license or ID and noted down. Secondly, mark them with a logo using an invisible dye marker. You can purchase this online from any security retailer.

Remain aware any time regarding surveillance by accessing your security system online.

If you are investing in a security system then ascertain that it’s web-ready to provide you online access to your surveillance footage, whether stored or real-time, wherever you may be and whenever you may need it.

With these tips, your factory will be as secure as it can be.

Stationary DVR  vs. Portable
Stationary DVRs are installed and kept in a particular area, whether it’s a room or building. These are dedicated surveillance equipment meant to monitor an area continuously.

Portable video recorders, on the other hand, are less bulky (but not necessarily lacking in function) because they are designed to be handy. Very often, they are designed to resemble an ordinary object, such as a pen, a radio clock, a smoke detector, a watch or a cellphone so they are easier to conceal. Their appearance also makes them easier to use for covert recording.

Capacity Factor
Capacity generally refers to the device’s memory, or the amount of data that a DVR can store and manage for surveillance. If you’ll be using the recorder for continuous surveillance, such as for home or business establishment security, you will need a DVR with a higher capacity, such as one that has 320GB to 500GB of memory. When it comes to handheld DVRs, the ones with as low as 2GB to 4GB memory will often suffice for short-term recordings.

Connectivity Considerations
Connectivity is another important factor when deciding on which digital video recorder to choose for surveillance. If you plan on monitoring several areas simultaneously using just one DVR, then look for a unit that has this feature. Depending on the make and model, a DVR can handle from four to about 16 cameras all at once.

Portable versions, such as handheld DVRs, are generally simpler and can only handle images from one camera which are usually built into the device itself. A few models, however, can be connected to as many as four cameras.

Image Upload
A digital video recorder basically requires a monitor to allow you to view recorded images. Depending on what you already have (or are willing to buy), find out which types of devices the DVR is compatible with. In most cases, it can probably be linked to a computer or directly to a TV set.

Storage Concern
If you want to save the images onto a storage media (and it’s likely you will want to), select a digital video recorder that can work with a DVD or CD burner or connected to a flash USB drive. This will make it easy for you to reference or review events.

It is inconceivable to think of today’s businesses thriving without resorting to some sort of surveillance technique. Business is simply an industry that’s vulnerable to crimes such as theft and pilferage, encouraging the need for effective and reliable business security techniques. Today, business security is a million-dollar industry, thanks to its popularity for residential, commercial and even personal use. Business techniques have been refined and polished over the years but it did have a not-so-stellar past. Here’s how the modernization of surveillance techniques for business security occurred:

Cameras were first recommended for use in surveillance as far back as 1965, to watch over citizens in public areas. It was in 1969 when the U.S. began installing police cameras in the Municipal Building in New York City. Other cities followed suit. It was also during this time when the CCTV (closed circuit television) system was used by the police.

The advent of the video cassette recorder technology further improved and modernized surveillance techniques, although initially it wasn’t used for business security yet. The use of video surveillance also spread to the UK in the mid-70s, where it was used to monitor train stations.

At around this time, commercial establishments such as retail outlets, banks, gas stations and shops began using video surveillance as a surveillance technique to improve business security. Because of these establishments’ vulnerability to crime, particularly pilferage and theft, the practice became commonplace.

During that time, surveillance for businesses was largely limited to the use of the VCR. Although it helped prevent crime and apprehend criminals, it had its own set of limitations. The tape, for example, produced grainy black and white images that oftentimes made facial recognition difficult. Users also often failed to use fresh tapes, opting to re-use older ones and simply overwrite older footages. Footages captured in dim or low lighting were also less than ideal. Technology during this time was still in its infancy.

It wasn’t until the late 80s and early 90s when surveillance techniques have considerably improved. After the advent of the CCD or charged coupled device, surveillance cameras and other gadgets improved greatly, improving the quality of images and making it possible to capture footages even in low light or total darkness.

Even more useful is the evolution of features and functions, not just for cameras but also for recorders as well. The use of digital equipment also helped boost surveillance techniques, thanks to the availability of functions such as zoom lenses, faster frame speed mode, night vision, motion detection and motion-only recording. Computers and the Internet has also paved the way for multiple viewing options (including remote viewing), faster playback and image handling.

Thanks to the modernization of surveillance processes, businesses can even customize their security and safety settings, ensuring the safety not just of their establishments but also of their customers.

Components of a USB DVR Complete Surveillance System
For a basic review of a USB DVR complete surveillance system, let’s assess the benefits and functions of each and every component it’s made of.

DVR System
The most efficient DVR systems are those that truly offer a “plug and play” function. With these systems, you only have to plug the system via its USB and it’s ready to go. There is no program to install!

Of course, easy installation is not the same as user-friendliness so make sure that its interface or control panel is beginner-friendly and with sufficiently descriptive buttons or icons to let you navigate your way around easily.

DVR systems must be easily configured. This will allow you to determine labelling for your data. Do you want to include time stamps and add other notes to the data recorded? What kinds of file formats does the DVR system accommodate? Which type do you want to use as default?

Factor in its built-in and external memory capabilities. External memory devices must always be available to allow you to continue recording without interruptions, if necessary.

Camera Considerations
Cameras for a USB DVR complete surveillance system should be able to produce sharply defined images and videos regardless of light settings. It must be designed for automatic light detection for the camera to switch from daytime to night time viewing whenever necessary.

Audio detection is an essential feature. If you are expecting to use your surveillance system to provide evidence of any kind, proof would be more credible and substantial if it offers visual and audio confirmation.

Weatherproof casing is also very helpful. That way, you won’t have to remember which cameras may be used outdoors and which ones have to be permanently used indoors. Weatherproof casing will also ensure continuous surveillance even in ill weather.

Reception Considerations
This has more to do with the type of receiver station antenna you are going to use rather than the length of cable you’ve consumed to have everything connected. Besides, if it’s wireless there is no need to physically connect every component.

Reception must be at least 100M in terms of open range and 7M for night vision range.

Multiplexer
Lastly, don’t forget the multiplexer. This will allow you to simultaneously view recorded or real-time footage in one screen.

If you think that all these combined will do for your home or office’s safety then go ahead and buy a USB DVR complete surveillance system!

Maintenance Routine
It’s a commonplace that, most – if not all – businesses decorate their stores to create a jovial atmosphere for celebration, one that their customers are sure to enjoy and encourage them to spend more as well. Such decorations usually involve all sorts of lighting and other electrically charged ornaments. These are all beautiful to look at, but if you don’t perform regular maintenance checks, you could end up having your store burn down and suffer loss of lives even.

Improve Human Traffic Management
With more supplies or stock, you are faced with limited store space. This means you need to establish pathways to prevent or at least minimize human traffic. Create signs that will indicate which part of the walkway should people use when they’re heading a certain direction. Or, better yet, remind people to always stay on the right. That’s an easy but effective way of avoiding accidents due to overcrowding.

As much as possible, prevent people from staying in the middle of walkways. If you have refreshment areas, make sure they’re located at least a short distance away from congested paths. Spilled drinks result into slippery floors, which as we all know are conducive to accidents.

Organize, Organize, Organize
The way you have prepared your store during the earlier months may have worked, but the holiday crowd is different from your normal one. There are not just more people coming over, but most of them are also more impatient and in a hurry.

Improve the arrangement of the setup of your business to make sure that when the inevitable happens and there’s a bit of jostle here and there, fragile and breakable items aren’t placed on shelves that one can bump and have them crashing into the floor and causing injury.

Hire extra hands
It is imperative to predict that you are going to need extra employees. One of the best ways to keep your business safe is to hire contractual employees just for the holidays. They can provide additional security and service. They’ll make sure that no customer slips out with your merchandise.

Install an efficient security system
Lastly, do invest in a security system appropriate for your business. It’s high time you did! A basic security system would consist of alarms installed on entry points like doors and windows as well as authentic and dummycameras . Some of these cameras must be installed in hidden locations. Another must be capable of shooting footages even in low light levels.

With these suggestions, the holidays can only be lucrative for your business.

Hire only trustworthy employees
This is one consideration that you can’t skimp on. Know who you’re hiring. Ask for all possible credentials to ensure that they’re of good, moral character. More often than not, robberies turn out to be inside jobs or crimes that have been perpetuated by people who have inside knowledge of the place targeted.

Be wary of your business routines
Many open and close their stores at the same time and they often do so alone. People around you could take note of this routine and when they’re desperate, this could tempt them into attempting to rob your place at the hours they know you are most likely to be alone.

These routines are best done inside the store and unseen by prying eyes. You can establish a system or routine, for instance, to ensure safe transfer of money from the cash register to the safety vault. If you or any other person is held at gunpoint, any deviation from the routine might as well shout that something’s wrong.

Check the efficiency of your security system
Firstly, it is common sense that to make sure you are getting the most of your security system, you install them to spots that are vulnerable to theft – all possible points of entry. These are not only limited to doors and windows but also to ventilation openings in the ceiling, chimneys, and any other opening that’s big enough for a person to wriggle into.

Use motion sensors to auto-detect movement outside your business’ premises. A barking dog alarm, for instance, will immediately alert you if any person attempts to come closer to your business site. You can then have the person identify himself and subsequently determine whether he may be allowed entry.

Additionally, use flood lights as well to shed light on any dark areas outside your business where intruders may be lurking.

Finally, do not forget to use surveillance cameras! These will help protect your business from dangers during or outside operating hours. Be sure, however, that you are using the correct types of surveillance cameras. Outdoor cameras are especially durable and come with weatherproof casing. Infrared cameras can capture sharp black-and-white photos even if they’re monitoring dark areas. And finally, don’t forget to use pinhole cameras that you only know about! They’re sure to help you catch any misfit red-handed.