What To Consider When Implementing Your Video Surveillance Solution, Guest Series Part 3

By Andrew Wren, chief executive officer, Wren Solutions

Organized retail crime (ORC) is on the rise. Shoplifting and employee theft remain constant threats to profitability; and customer service, safety, and security continue to impact the bottom line. Loss prevention teams cannot be everywhere to observe processes and support employees; however, with closed-circuit television (CCTV) and today’s advanced IP or analog video surveillance solutions, retailers can keep an eye on out-of-the-way areas, monitor known or suspected sources of loss, and secure vulnerable items.

What is the key to implementing a successful video surveillance project?
Before implementation, review your goals to ensure you are providing the right solution for your organization. During your preliminary stages of planning, consider your primary motivations beyond shrink reduction. What about safety, security, customer service? The following steps can help ensure your video surveillance project is a success from the beginning.