News Tagged ‘theft prevention’

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.

 

 


Hidden Cameras Is How To Stop Office Theft

Saturday, February 26th, 2011

From the manager’s office, our office administrator came out with a troubled look on her face.  She seemed to be in deep thought over something.  When I approached her, she said she was ordered by the manager to find out how to prevent office theft.

And the others must not know it, but since I am her assistant, she needed my help in finding a solution.  While I was thinking about how to prevent office theft, I realized that the best way to achieve this was through the internet.

Through the information on the internet, we would know best how to prevent office theft.  With that, I started my search on the internet which eventually led me to see information about hidden cameras and their use for covert surveillance.

After several more searches, I was directed to the Carbon Monoxide Detector hidden camera.  This is perfect because it only has to be plugged in a wall socket and it is ready to use anywhere.  It is primarily a hidden camera and not a detector of carbon monoxide.

It has a wireless camera inside and it includes a 2.4 GHz receiver.  Its camera features 0.003 Lux which allows for the best possible images in almost complete darkness.  A choice of color or black and white camera is available.

Even if the camera is placed close to the floor, it can still see the whole room.  The office area was where we chose to place the Carbon Monoxide Detector Hidden Camera.  This will give us the advantage of covert surveillance on all the office employees.

We hope to uncover the identities of those who are responsible for this office theft.  By using this covert monitoring device, we will achieve this objective.

Understanding how to prevent office theft by utilizing the Carbon Monoxide Detector Hidden Camera, we can now go to the manager and tell him that we will be able to stop the theft and prevent further losses in the company.

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


Hidden Nanny Cams with DVR

Sunday, January 2nd, 2011

Many working parents have been wondering recently about what they can do to keep an eye on their babysitters or nannies, and how to do it efficiently.  Our hidden nanny cams with DVR are specifically designed  for in-house surveillance monitoring  and recording the activities of the child care provider or home care giver. security cameras for your home allow working parents to see if the nanny provides adequate care for your little one and there are no instances of child abuse occurring.  In the even of suspicion of child abuse or serious neglecting of duty and responsibility on the part of the home care provider it is the nanny cam recordings that can be resorted to for verifying the guilt or innocence of the concerned nanny.

What is a Nanny Cam?  A nanny cam is a video camera cleverly disguised as an everyday object.  So, where do you start with nanny cams?  The first thing you should know is what you can and cannot do with a nanny cam.

hidden camera equipment installed discreetly in main areas of the home will enable you to keep an eye on babysitters with your young children or even teenagers that are at home by themselves.  You should not wait until you suspect your children are being neglected or abused to install a nanny cam.  You should have hidden nanny cams with DVR installed before you ever leave your children alone with someone else to be assured of their safety. Hidden nanny cams with DVR or surveillance cameras are not only great for keeping children safe in a home but some child care centers now use them in all their main areas such as indoors and outdoors play areas and nap areas.  Having cameras in these places will not only give working parents peace of mind but managers, and workers will feel safer too.  Parents will be assured that their children are being watched carefully, and workers will be assured that there is extra surveillance for the children.

Hidden nanny cams with DVR usually come installed within toys or common household item.  Hidden nanny cams with DVR are concealed within an exit sign, air freshener or Sony alarm clock.  There are a variety of  hidden nanny cams with DVR covertly disguised as just about any every day household object. For example, our air purifier DVR  hidden camera can be placed in an area of the home or business that you may suspect unauthorized visitors or theft.

The important thing to consider here though is placement.  Make sure your camera is in a good location, so that you will be filming more than just someone’s foot.  Furthermore, interference can occur for electronics that made use of a similar frequency, such as cordless phones and other electronics.  The interference should always be minimal, but to make sure you have a good recording, place your camera somewhere that is not in line with another equipment that utilizes the same transmitting frequency.

Getting a hidden camera with DVR may be the best thing you can do to protect your children because you’ll now be able to see what’s going on in your home when your not there.  Many parents are deciding that having one or more hidden nanny cams with DVR is an effective way to ensure that their child or children are safe when left with the babysitter or if teenagers are often home alone.

Crime Is Real, Don’t Be a Victim!

Gerald Urban


PTZ Dome Surveillance Camera

Saturday, December 25th, 2010

PTZ stands for Pan, Tilt, and Zoom.   PTZ dome surveillance cameras differ from a fixed dome camera in that it can move left and right (pan) or up and down (tilt).  These surveillance cameras can also zoom in and out, making it very feature-rich.  These domes require a keyboard and a receiver to operate PTZ functions.  Most PTZ dome surveillance cameras have receivers built in to them, however.  Using the keyboard, PTZ domes can be programmed to view an area and/or can utilize alarm triggers to induce movement by the camera.  A series of motions can be programmed by the user for the surveillance cameras to follow.  For example, PTZ surveillance cameras can be programmed to sweep a parking lot every 10 minutes.  Additionally, triggers such as motion detection or door contacts can alert the camera to reposition itself.

The total zoom capability of PTZ surveillance cameras is actually a combination of digital zoom and optical zoom.  Digital zoom uses electronics to zoom in and out while optical zoom uses lens motion.  The total zoom of a camera can be calculated by multiplying the digital zoom by the optical zoom.

Like fixed domes, PTZ domes often are smoked or otherwise obscured, making it hard for people to tell if they are being watched.  PTZ domes also come in a variety of configurations, including weatherproof and day/night.  Day/night capability means the surveillance cameras are color by day and black and white at night.  They can be mounted almost anywhere using a variety of dome mounts, such as pendant and recessed mounts.  A pendant mount allows the camera to hang from the mount arm as a pendant does on a necklace.  A recessed mount hides the entire camera except for the dome.  Cameras using these mounts usually are mounted in drop or tile ceilings.

PTZ domes surveillance cameras have several advantages over traditional PTZ surveillance cameras.  Domes can efficiently move in all directions, including 360 degree rotation and viewing straight down.  dome cameras utilize auto-flip to view something directly below it.  Auto-flip allows the surveillance cameras to rotate automatically when something passes directly below it, ensuing that the object or person remains upright on the viewing screen.

Crime Is Real, Don’t Be a Victim!

Gerald Urban


Security Surveillance Camera

Saturday, December 25th, 2010

There are may reasons to choose wired surveillance cameras and many reasons to choose wireless surveillance cameras.  The things you should consider when it comes to purchasing wired or wireless surveillance cameras include the size of your home or property, the placement of the cameras, and the cost.  Wireless surveillance cameras are becoming more affordable all the time, but wireless surveillance cameras also tend to be a little more expensive than wired surveillance cameras.

Another thing to consider is the distance of the signal for wireless surveillance cameras.  Some wireless surveillance cameras offer only one hundred feet for a signal, but other wireless surveillance cameras can go up to one thousand feet.  A wireless surveillance cameras with a long signal is very convenient because you can place them in many different, hard-to-reach spots, without worrying about wires or cords.  This means you can have your wireless surveillance cameras in areas that didn’t have the proper outlets for regular wired surveillance cameras.

But wireless surveillance cameras are not the only option, or always the best option.  Wired surveillance cameras also have their benefits.  For one thing, wired surveillance cameras tend to be more cost effective.  For another, you never have to worry about dropping the signal.  You also do not have to worry about something obstructing or otherwise affecting the wired surveillance cameras signal.  Wired surveillance cameras can be placed almost anywhere wireless surveillance cameras can be placed, and there are ways to hide the cords and wires that are attached to the wired surveillance cameras.

Crime Is Real, Don’t Be a Victim!

Gerald Urban


Hidden Camera Equipment For Your Home

Friday, December 24th, 2010

As a homeowner, you know that one of the most important aspects of life often times is protecting what is most important to you.  When you have a home, not only do you want to keep your home safe, but also want to keep your family safe as well.  Too many times, when something bad happens, the family is left wondering what they could have done to prevent the unthinkable.  Usually, when it comes to home security, all it takes is a little extra effort to ensure that your home and everything inside of it are safe day in and day out.  Outdoor hidden camera Equipment is one great way to start being proactive about protecting your home because they will catch any suspicious activity before it has a chance to enter your premises.

Having Hidden Camera Equipment installed is an update that you will be able to reap the benefits of for many years to come.  These wired indoor/outdoor cameras are built to be protected from the elements so that no matter how much rain, snow or wind you experience in your climate, they will continue to be operational.  Depending on the Hidden Camera Equipment, you could even decide to install them yourself to save money.  Just make sure you research the art of placing Hidden Camera Equipment throughout your surroundings so that you find them in the vital areas where a perpetrator might try to enter your property.  That way, you know your property and family will be protected, but you will save money by installing the protection yourself.

Hidden Camera Equipment is the most sure fire way to catch a criminal in the act of burglarizing your home.  If you don’t have Hidden Camera Equipment, you are basically giving them an invitation, which they will take to come into your home and do whatever they want with your things.  You will be able to sleep more soundly when you know that your cameras are recording activity outside your home for you and your family which is one of the biggest reasons to have outdoor Hidden Camera Equipment.

Some people think Hidden Camera Equipment are a waste of time and money.  However, all you need to do is look at the reports of families that were saved because a Hidden Camera Equipment in the past and you will be a believer.  There are a lot of things that aren’t secure in life, but your home and family shouldn’t be one of those things.  Instead, you should do what you can to be sure that everything you truly love is protected all of the time.  That way, you and your family can breathe a little easier.

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