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Choosing Security Camera Housing

by March 2010, Volume 3, Issue 2

When choosing a video surveillance system, it is very important to make sure that the cameras have the correct housing. When choosing a housing, people must keep in mind the following criteria:

  • Discreet Surveillance- The first decision to make is whether the camera system has to be discreet or is its presence acceptable. If it has to be d....

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6 Tips For Combining Your Alarm Systems With Video Surveillance For Effective Intrustion Detection

by January 2010, Volume 3, Issue 1

Alarm systems and video surveillance systems have many benefits when used alone, but when combined they act as a more powerful deterrent and detection method for intrusions by unwanted persons and other criminal acts.

Traditional alarm systems have evolved from burglar alarms that sounded a bell to attract attention to alarms that are monitored by 24 hour central alarm stations to provide immediate assistance when alarms are activated. Ho....


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Introduction To Loss Prevention

by November 2009, Volume 2, Issue 5

Loss prevention is a form of private investigation into larceny or theft. The focus of such investigations generally includes shoplifting, package pilferage,embezzlement, credit fraud, and checkfraud. "Loss prevention" or "LP" is used to describe a number of methods used to reduce the amount of all losses and shrinkage often related to retail trade.

The ....


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7 Ways to Limit Legal Liabilities with Video Surveillance

by September 2009, Volume 2, Issue 4

Many companies use video surveillance systems to deter or catch theft and other criminal activity. What many businesses fail....


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Combining Alarm Systems with Video Surveillance for Effective Intrusion Detection

by July 2009, Volume 2, Issue 3

Alarm systems and video surveillance both have many benefits when used alone, but when combined they are a much more powerful deterrent and detection method of intrusions by unwanted persons and/or other criminal acts.

Traditional alarm systems have evolved over the years from burglar alarms that sounded a bell to attract attention, to alarms th....


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Access Control

by April 2009, Volume 2, Issue 2

With a steady declining economy and increasing crime rates, all companies and organizations must do their part to increase the security status of their organizations by following proper access control procedures.  There are many, many ways to increase security at the work place, but the most common is access control.


Access Control is the ability to permit or deny the....

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Security in a Recession: A Premises Security Tune Up

by February 2009 Volume 2, Issue 1

With the economy in the worst recession in decades, businesses are wise to not only review their security budgets, but also their security needs. Unfortunately, as unemployment rates continue to increase so will crime rates. Increased unemployment tend....


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