A lot of business owners worry commercial video surveillance isn't useful because it only helps after the fact, rather than actively preventing threats. That’s because for years standard surveillance systems only recorded evidence of a crime, and even that evidence was often hard to find among hours of unrelated footage.

But in recent years, technology has allowed commercial video surveillance to become a proactive tool that lets you prevent burglary, trespassing, vandalism, and more. Remote guarding solutions combine high-tech cameras, video analytics, and monitoring professionals to stop crimes before they happen. These solutions offer comprehensive protection for your River Oaks, TX property.

Whether you’ve experienced a break-in or have read about it in the news, you’ve probably realized how vulnerable banks, offices, schools, and commercial buildings are to robberies and attacks. To prevent your business from becoming a headline, it’s crucial to modernize your security system to prevent threats from entering in the first place.  

Remote guarding services, also known as virtual security guards, combine your video surveillance cameras with live monitoring for cost-effective intrusion-prevention. Video cameras on their own can’t thwart a crime, but by boosting your commercial video surveillance with analytics and monitoring, you’ll be able to halt intruders in their tracks.

Continue reading to discover how remote guarding can make your San Antonio, TX-area business a safer place for all.

If someone falls injured on your business’ premises, of course you want to help them receive the care they need. But unfortunately, many people take advantage of the system and fraudulently blame business owners for injuries. According to the Small Business Advocate, 36-53% of businesses are involved in at least one litigation dispute every year. How can you prevent a fraudulent claim happening to you?

If you don’t already have commercial video surveillance installed, cameras can provide unbiased evidence as to what happened during an incident. To save your Corpus Christi, TX business from losing time and money, continue reading to discover our security tips.

Whether you own a clothing store or an office building, you’ll want to ensure employees, clients and customers feel safe inside your building. With a cash register or merchandise for sale, you are especially vulnerable to theft and will need protection. According to the FBI’s 2017 robbery data, 26.7% of all robberies occurred in a commercial building, including banks, gas stations, convenience stores, and commercial spaces.  

If you haven’t invested in commercial video surveillance, or if you’re unhappy with your current system, your business may become a vulnerable target. Luckily, surveillance technology is more intelligent than ever with plenty of options. You can rest assured that the presence of cameras alone will deter many criminals, and if anything were to happen, the footage can be sent right to the police.

To choose the right security cameras, continue reading to understand what aspects to look to keep your Dallas, TX, business safe.

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