subject: Surveillance Mirrors Are A Great Investment For Any Business [print this page] In today's economy losing profits to shoplifting and break-ins has become even more devastating than it has in the past. People have invested everything they have into their current merchandise, hoping to make enough profit of its sale to be able to put some aside as a reserve, so every piece of damaged or stolen merchandise increases their chances of losing everything. If you own a business then you already know about this, the question is what are you doing to prevent it from happening to you?
For most businesses surveillance mirrors represent an affordable way to secure the location without having to invest in an outside service, which would incur another monthly expense. When used properly they can provide employees with a discreet way to ensure that customers are not stealing merchandise, or vandalizing displays. They owe their effectiveness to the way their shape allows one person to monitor several angles from a stationary position, which cuts down on the time and manpower required to secure an area. These mirrors can be made from several different types of materials, each with its own benefits and drawbacks.
The least expensive material, acrylic, is one of the most widely used. Although it costs less than other materials it is the most durable and versatile. It can be molded to almost any shape, while remaining strong enough to stand up to hurricane strength winds. The sole downside to using acrylic is that the image you see in the mirror is not extremely detailed; it is useful for detecting movement but not for watching activity.
On the other hand, glass mirrors are more expensive but provide a much higher quality image. They are great for stores and warehouses because they allow you to see at a distance what people are doing, without having to make it apparent that you are staring with them. The image is of a high enough quality that you can train a camera on them to capture several angles without having to make the camera move. Thus, using surveillance mirrors provides and additional layer of security that cannot be surpassed by any cost-equivalent technology.
Another way to look at using mirrors for surveillance is to understand how else they are used. In most buildings mirrors are used as a safety feature to provide employees with a heightened awareness of the dangers in their environment. They are also used as a way to inspect underneath vehicles in order to assess threats, and damage, without the person having to step into harm's way. Thus, not using mirrors for surveillance would be akin to a bomb squad officer crawling under a car rigged with explosives, rather than relying on his inspection mirror tool kit to act as a safety buffer between him and the threat.
When you consider that North America lost 46 billion dollars (according to Time Magazine) to shoplifters in the past year, you will understand that you need to take steps to prevent yourself from becoming a victim. Mirrors provide you with an inexpensive, but reliable, option for increasing the security in your business.
Surveillance Mirrors Are A Great Investment For Any Business
