Secure the Outdoors by Extending CCTV Security Outdoors

Extending your CCTV systems outdoors can give your home or business an additional layer of security. Many business and home owners use CCTV security systems to provide security for their home interiors, but often stop their security coverage at the front door. If you’ve never considered the importance of adding an outdoor security camera, consider these important aspects of home security.

Deter Burglars with Obvious CCTV Cameras

Burglars, vandals and other mischief makers target homes and businesses where they’re likely to be able to work undisturbed. Statistics show that homes that are protected by a visible CCTV camera are far less likely to be targeted by lawbreakers. Adding an outdoor surveillance camera mounted in a fairly obvious place can discourage would-be burglars and keep your home safer.

Tip: Choose a security camera that’s designed for outdoor use, and enclose it in a security housing to make it harder for burglars to disable it.

Enhance Employee Safety with a Security Camera in the Parking Lot

Employees in restaurants, retail stores and other businesses often park their cars in out-of-the-way remote areas of the parking lot to give customers the more convenient spots. This practice may be good for your business, but it puts your employees’ vehicles – and their safety – at risk. You can make a difference by mounting a CCTV camera to provide surveillance of the employee parking area throughout the day and night. You’ll cut down on vandalism and car theft aimed at employee vehicles and can keep an eye on employees when they walk to their vehicles after closing hours.

Tip: A TPZ security camera with a view of the parking lot will allow you to cover the entire parking lot, including the employee parking area with one camera.

CCTV Monitoring Lowers Your Liability and Reduces Insurance Costs

Insurance companies like security cameras and CCTV systems. CCTV monitoring reduces the chance that a home or business will be targeted by burglars and vandals, and provides visual evidence that the insurance company can make in determining liability when you file a claim. You may even recover the entire cost of a security camera and CCTV system by avoiding one fake slip-and-fall claim against your business or homeowner policy. And since you’re saving them money and reducing your risk, your insurance company will usually return the favor with lower premiums on your property and liability insurance.

Tip: Talk to your insurance company before choosing a CCTV system to find out about discounts available. Their standards may help you make your decision.

Don’t stop your protection at the front door. CCTV systems and outdoor security systems are a cost-effective way of extending your home security to the outdoors.