Video Surveillance for Warehouses and Storage Facilities
Benefits of Storage Security Cameras
- Reduce theft – Visible security cameras have been shown to deter theft.
- Building security – IP security cameras can make your existing security measures more flexible. Security guards can perform more patrols and actively protect your building instead of watching monitors for hours on end.
- Remote monitoring – Network video recorders (NVRs) allow you to broadcast the footage from your surveillance system over the internet. This is particularly helpful if you manage multiple warehouses or a very large facility. An NVR allows you to check up on any of your cameras at any time.
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Risks of Warehouse Surveillance
- Privacy – Protect the privacy of your employees by keeping cameras in public places like storage areas and offices, and out of break rooms and bathrooms.
- Theft/Vandalism – Cameras can be appealing targets for thieves who do break in. Although it’s rare that a camera or cameras will be stolen, a missing camera can cause disruptions or damage to your surveillance system.
- Outages – Electrical outages or surges can cause disruptions or damages to your security cameras. Make sure you have an alternative security system to protect your warehouse should you experience problems with your power.
Setup Questions for Warehouse CCTV
Security needs of warehouses and other storage facilities depend on many factors. Consider each of the following when configuring your surveillance system:
- What do you consider to be your biggest security threat?
- What do you wish you could have caught on camera in the last year?
- What kind of materials do you store (e.g. raw materials like lumber or metals, retail products, etc) and how are they arranged?
- What security measures do you currently have in place?
- Do you feel that your location contributes to your overall security?
Configuration Advice for Depot Security Cameras
- Place cameras in open areas like warehouse floors
- Place cameras at all entrances and exits, including your shipping and receiving areas, to record all incoming visitors.
- Perimeter cameras around the edges can help further secure a warehouse located in an industrial park where theft is common.
- Place fixed cameras in areas where valuables are stored
- Cameras in offices and administrative areas can help reduce theft of company records and petty cash.