News Tagged ‘retail store’

How Retail Stores Can Guard Against Theft with Smoke Detector Hidden Camera

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

Ernie is a retail store owner who installed a smoke detector hidden camera with Built-In WiFi to watch over his cash register. On this day he was very grateful he did so…

Earlier, a biker guy came in for a lighter.  When Ernie grabbed the right one from the display next to the cash register, his entire inventory spilled all over the floor.  Even after the customer helped Ernie clean up most of the mess, there were still lighters everywhere for the rest of the afternoon.

Then, this little college girl came in to break a hundred by buying a pack of cigarettes.  She kept changing her mind about which brand she wanted from the racks behind the counter.  Ernie had to spin around so often he felt dizzy.  He wondered if she even smoked, or if she was getting the pack for somebody else.

Finally, just a few minutes before closing, a couple of punk rock kids came into the store and started hassling Ernie.  He tolerated them because he was a little wild in his day, too.  They knocked over a few displays before finally buying some cans of soda.

With the doors locked, Ernie counted the day’s receipts in the back office.  A puzzled look crossed his face as he realized that ninety dollars was missing from the till.  He knew he couldn’t have made such a glaring mistake, so he decided to check his eye in the sky. The smoke detector hidden camera he recently installed in his retail stores.

Ernie’s nephew had installed it a few months ago.  It’s a security camera shaped like a smoke detector, that looks straight down on the sales counter.  Ernie liked it because customers didn’t have to feel as if they had a camera trained on them the whole time.  And all his nephew had to do was plug it in to an outlet hidden in the drop ceiling.  Its wireless transmitter sent a clear signal to Ernie’s video recorder in the back.

He scanned through the tape until he saw the biker guy.  Ernie watched the man help him pick up all those lighters, and the cash register slowly drifted open.  He must not have shut it all the way! But it didn’t matter.  Nobody had reached around to grab any cash.

Ernie scanned some more, and found the punk rockers.  They were troublemakers, and it looked as if they were messing with the charity jar.  Not only did they not steal anything, the one with the safety pin in his eyebrow actually stuck a dollar in the jar when he thought nobody was looking. The crime caught on camera by the hidden camera smoke detector.

On the verge of giving up and accepting his huge mistake, something caught Ernie’s eye.  It was the cigarette girl.  Ernie watched her lay a hundred dollar bill on the counter, and remembered how she begged him to take it.  The camera had caught her switching the hundred-dollar bill on the counter for a ten-dollar bill while Ernie’s back was turned.  With its high resolution, the camera made it clear that the girl had conned Ernie. The smoke detector hidden camera  with WiFi instantly and clearly identified the thief.

He picked up the phone to call his friend at the police department.  Even if they couldn’t track her down, her picture would wind up on watch lists all over the state.

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P.S.  Protect yourself and your customers with the same kind of stealth security that Ernie installed.

 

 


Caught On Tape: Local St. Louis Business Burglarized

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

These masked thieves seemed to know exactly where to look for cash in the store. surveillance cameras show the thieves inside the store and it appears someone gave these St. Louis criminals a heads-up on locating hidden safe. The obvious placement of security cameras didn’t deter these bold burglars from targeting the store.

Local police are confident they’ll identify and arrest these thieves thanks to surveillance cameras in store.

These bad guys caught on tape and someone knows who they are.

Crime Is Real, Don’t Be a Victim!

Gerald Urban


Install Complete Surveillance Systems To Continuously Record All Activity

Saturday, February 26th, 2011

When my friend started to establish the first of many stores, He was quite thrilled to get everything underway.  But he quickly realized that he required a way to digitally record all activity that went on within his stores first before he went ahead with opening it to the public.

The threats of shoplifting and burglary were very real especially in the more remote places of Cedar Rapids, Iowa where he set up his first outlet.  He pursued complete surveillance systems that were economical and yet effective.

Having a whole set of cameras with DVR allows him to have all around protection at a discounted price instead of buying each item separately. All cameras are also networkable and would send all footage to one source for easy viewing.

He came across the 4 channel wired DVR System while seeking complete surveillance systems.  This surveillance system can handle 4 cameras that are all wired into one embedded DVR that grants me access to view on a 17 – inch monitor.

The 4 Channel wired USB DVR Complete System has a wired USB DVR for those moments that he desired to digitally record all activity and view them on his computer.  It is more suitable for those times when he is not at the store himself.

The 8 channel wireless DVR Complete System, on the other hand, lets him digitally record all activity from more locations.  With 4 wired and 4 wireless cameras, he could have more flexibility when monitoring his stores.

As his business grew and he added another store, the ability to watch over both became important.  With the 8 Channel portable DVR System, I could do just that.  With a simple configuration of software, he’s able to keep track of whatever goes on inside both branches.

Building up his business was made easier by these systems.  He has have peace of mind knowing that he can digitally record all activity and view them all at the same time.

Crime Is Real, Don’t Be a Victim!

Gerald Urban


The Best Spy Camera

Thursday, January 27th, 2011

There seems to be endless possibilities on where our best spy camera is hidden.  It can be something in the office like a wall clock, exit sign or a cordless phone.  It may be a common everyday item like a mirror or a smoke detector.

When there is a need for a covert agency to be completely mobile, a button hidden camera will be appropriate.  A button in his shirt is replaced by this type of camera, which includes five additional buttons to make them all identical. this is also a mini DVR.

The Cordless Phone Hidden Camera is considered among the best spy camera gadgets as well because of its dual function:  telephone and hidden camera.  In fact,  it has call waiting and caller ID, too.  This can be mounted on the wall or just put on a table.

The best spy camera to monitor areas where cash registers are located is the Down View smoke detector hidden camera.  This smoke detector is non-functioning fake look-a-like and can not be used as a safety device.

Finally, hidden cameras can be employed in a sign-age such as the exit sign hidden camera to monitor and record people or items passing through exit points of establishments.

Whatever your needs, the best spy camera will be covert and never noticeable to anyone.

Crime Is Real, Don’t Be a Victim!

Gerald Urban


Home Security Cameras

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

For working moms, IP home security cameras bring peace of mind and allow you to review recorded activities in the home or view live and monitor the care of your infant by a nanny or babysitter while away at work. Home security cameras or ideal for confirming and providing visual evidence of abuse. Many busy professionals have installed home security cameras to monitor the care of elderly loved ones by a visiting nurse or in home caregiver. Home security cameras are an excellent tool to allow you to view what’s going on in the home while your away but you should also be aware of how not to employ home security cameras, hidden cameras or nanny cams. Placing any surveillance equipment in private places like bathrooms or restrooms is strictly forbidden. Even if you place it in your own home or business location, you are still invading peoples expected privacy. Even though you may want to think that you know how to use a hidden camera, you still have to be mindful of other peoples’s privacy rights. However, that being stated, appropriate usage of home security camera is an ideal way to confirm evidence of abuse, theft or infidelity.

Crime Is Real, Don’t Be a Victim!

Gerald Urban


Video Surveillance Cameras

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Video surveillance cameras such as the
4 channel wireless USB DVR Complete System can provide a great benefit to home or business owners if they use them properly. For many people, the reason they use video surveillance cameras is to keep watch and monitor people, place and things they are concerned about. For working parents or single moms, video surveillance cameras are the perfect tool to use when investigating how your nanny or babysitter is treating your child when your not there. For business owners, video surveillance cameras are helpful in keeping tabs on your employees and their productivity. Video surveillance cameras will also allow you to monitor your inventory and acts of theft taking place when your away on business.

Crime Is Real, Don’t Be a Victim!

Gerald Urban


Outdoor Security Camera

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

If you own a business, especially where your employees are having to park some distance away from the building. An outdoor security camera should be seriously considered. Installing an outdoor security camera such as the High Speed dome camera can provide a sense of security that anyone trespassing or looking to gain access to your property will captured on video. Although you hope nothing will ever go wrong, using an outdoor security camera will allow you to view potential criminal activity unfolding. Preventing yourself, employees or customer from being victimized by a street thug. Also, having a visible outdoor security camera can serve as an effective deterrent to criminals loitering in customer or employee parking areas.

Crime Is Real, Don’t Be a Victim!

Gerald Urban


Surveillance Camera System

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

Using a surveillance camera system is an ideal way to monitor the activities around your in store, office or home. Today’s advanced surveillance system are getting smaller and much easier to set up. Installing a surveillance camera system no longer requires a specialized security company to enter your home or business and install. For instance, our 4 Channel DVR complete system deluxe allows you to install up to 4 wired cameras to digitally record all activity. A surveillance camera system that’s fully networkable so you can view images live or review past activity recorded by the DVR.

Crime Is Real, Don’t Be a Victim!

Gerald Urban


Security Surveillance Camera

Saturday, September 25th, 2010

As the world continues to become more dangerous, the last thing you want is to bring danger into your business. There’s been trusted employees who have been hired to perform a specific role, stealing from both inside and outside the business. Please understand, the majority of people are very responsible and only want an opportunity to work so they can support their families. That said, there are a very small number of employees that are the problem and make it more difficult for the honest worker and employer. Installing a security surveillance camera is one way to monitor the activities inside and outside the property. Using a security surveillance camera like our Mini dome camera will a business owner keep better control of what’s going on at your business especially when your not there. Today’s advanced security surveillance camera is bringing many business owners much needed peace of mind.

Crime Is Real, Don’t Be a Victim!

Gerald Urban


Spy Cameras Recorders: DVR Motion Detector Alarm Hidden Camera

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

If you own a retail business where many people of varied social status frequent everyday, the chances are good that you will be or have been a victim of theft. Having spy cameras recorders in place will record everything from shop lifting to a major felony which can be submitted as evidence should legal proceedings take place. Spy cameras recorders may not always prevent crime from occurring but will often serve as a deterrent.

There are many spy cameras recorders to choose from, whether it be at your home, office or retail store. Energy savings is an important consideration these days and there are spy cameras recorders that are good for energy savings by turning itself on only when sensors are activated. For example, the DVR motion detector alarm hidden camera only activates when motion is detected. Saving energy and capturing images of when customers or employees are actually in the store. Spy cameras recorders are often disguised as a smoke detector, exit sign, motion detector etc. In addition, there are many spy cameras recorders that will enable you to view a live video stream anywhere there is Internet access 24/7.

Crime Is Real, Don’t Be a Victim!

Gerald Urban