Three essential actions for developing a good design and implementation of a video surveillance system.

A video surveillance system or CCTV must have the ability to protect people, and property, serving as a fundamental support tool for the physical security team, other different security systems, and general or specific companies operations.

But how do we evaluate the points where cameras are required?

To achieve our goal, follow these three requirements: 

1 - The characteristics of each type of occupancy.

A risk analysis must be performed, with the history of incidents, and accidents related to the location and type of operation, for example, what kind of criminal actions are frequent in the area or what risk events may occur due to the nature of the company process, among others. For example, the positioning of cameras for a hospital is not the same for a customs logistics warehouse.

2 - It is necessary to work together with specialists from all disciplines and company operations to carry out a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the risks.

We could have a machine that requires the mix of two or more flammable gases, and if a nonqualified person operates the control valves could increase the risk of explosion. 

In this case, the person in charge of the area would recommend placing a camera with a visual of the machine control's valves at all times.

3 - Evaluate the system infrastructure that best applies to each case. 

During the developing process, we need to evaluate the system's fundamental requirements such as:

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• Functional and operational needs

• Infrastructure and environmental exposure

• Video quality requirements and retention time

The next time we decide to place a camera in some position, consider complete the risk and operational analysis assessment with a professional and include your operations team during the whole process.

Grilan Technologies.