Reasons to have CCTV for your London Business
If you are operating a business in London, no matter how big or small, protecting it is always at the forefront of your mind. On that basis alone, the importance of installing CCTV cannot be overstated. However, in addition to security, there are several other reasons why CCTV can be of great value to your business.
Many business owners put off the installation of surveillance equipment primarily through the fear of high costs or complicated operating procedures, when in actual fact, CCTV is both affordable and simple to operate. In addition, the benefits provided make it extremely cost-effective.
Tackling Crime
Perhaps the most obvious benefit of installing CCTV is its use as a measure to tackle crime. If the worst should happen and your business becomes affected by criminal behaviour, CCTV can be crucial in helping the police to find the culprits and potentially recover any stolen goods.
As well as its use as an aid in finding and prosecuting the perpetrators of crime, the mere presence of a CCTV system will deter the vast majority of thieves, vandals, graffiti artists and other opportunistic criminals, who will see it as too much of a risk to attack your premises. This deterrent effect can prove to be absolutely priceless to your business.
Protection of Employees
In addition to protecting your premises and the equipment inside, the installation of a comprehensive surveillance system can also offer protection to one of your business’s most important commodities: the people you have employed to work there.
The need for staff members to feel safe is extremely important, and satisfying this need can keep morale high. The presence of CCTV can play an important role in ensuring that staff feel safe, especially when working at night. Moreover, by aiming cameras at any particular areas of risk or areas that are out of bounds, these areas can be remotely monitored and kept clear or safe.
Use in Insurance Claims
Using CCTV security equipment can bring about a number of insurance benefits; the most simple being that many insurance companies will give you a discount on your insurance premium if they know that you have installed an approved CCTV system. Therefore, your company may actually save money by setting up a CCTV system.
Recent history also shows the need for comprehensive CCTV in London for insurance purposes. During the riots that took place in the city back in 2011, many businesses were damaged and goods were stolen. However, the 1886 Riot Act only allows businesses to claim damages within 14 days. In many instances, businesses became crime scenes and, where CCTV footage was unavailable, these investigations took in excess of this 14-day period, making damage claims extremely difficult.
Increased Productivity
Furthermore, Closed Circuit Television systems offer benefits to the actual performance of a business itself and can lead directly to improved productivity within the workplace. This is especially noticeable in an office environment.
By keeping an eye on your office and employees, you can quickly eliminate any unwanted behaviour from staff members. The employees themselves will often become more efficient in their use of time if they realise that the office is being monitored and they cannot get away with time-wasting.