If you don’t already have CCTV on your business site, that needs to change, and it needs to change now.
2024 is sure to bring its own unique threats and challenges, just like any other year but CCTV being an absolute must is hardly a new phenomenon.
Since the turn of the century business owners have been using CCTV to keep their properties safe and the sad fact is that if you don’t have visible cameras on your property you are making yourself a target for criminals passing by.
In 2024, the vast majority of CCTV systems that you can buy will be interconnected and connected to your mobile phone via 5G.
This will allow you to access your live feed from anywhere you want meaning that wherever it is that 2024 takes you, you never need to leave your site vulnerable.
What are the non-security related benefits of CCTV in 2024?
At Select-solutions we are one of the top security companies in the UK so it makes sense that our primary focus will always be on security.
Likewise, the primary purpose of CCTV will always be security, but this doesn’t mean there aren’t a whole host of other benefits to having surveillance cameras operational on your business premises.
If you are looking to increase your business productivity in 2024 without having to hire new staff, CCTV installation can be a great way to do so.
Safe in the knowledge that they are protected against a range of security threats, your staff will be able to relax and enjoy their work in peace. They are also less likely to mess around or procrastinate if they know there is a risk that their employers are observing them.
If there happens to be a dispute between two of your valued members of staff about an incident that occurred on site, CCTV prevents you from being put in that dreaded he said she said situation, revealing the full incident and giving you all the information that you need to make a decision.
Privacy concerns surrounding CCTV in 2024
Privacy has always been a concern to some extent in regards to CCTV and there are tight guidelines over where and when the technology can be used.
In general, as long as CCTV surveillance in contained to your site alone, and that everyone is made aware they are being observed, you should be just fine but feel free to get in touch and talk to a professional if you want to make sure. Rather safe than sorry after all.
One exception to this rule is that CCTV should never be used in places where someone, your staff or customers, has a reasonable expectation of privacy. This includes bathrooms, toilets, and changing rooms.
All in all, 2024 looks set to be another exciting year in the world of CCTV. With so many technological changes coming along, the effectiveness of surveillance technology is only going to improve even further and we look forward to seeing you along the way.