Certain factors should be prioritized when installing security solutions in nightclubs. According to the systems integrator One Source Security, this ranges from using IP cameras to remote monitoring facilities.
Certain factors should be prioritized when installing security solutions in nightclubs. According to the systems integrator One Source Security, this ranges from using IP cameras to remote monitoring facilities. In a blog post on their website, the SI listed major points for better nightclub security. Here we present some excerpts from it.
- IP or Megapixel Cameras
If the nightclub currently uses analog cameras, it should consider upgrading to IP systems as the former does not capture adequate information. This is especially true in the case of cameras that are located near cash counters, installed with the aim to catch any malpractice.
- Pan Tilt and Zoom and 360 Degree Cameras
For a wider field of view, the SI recommends using at least PTZ cameras. Ideally, though, 360 degree cameras would provide the best coverage and ensure best possible monitoring.
- Low-light cameras
Nightclubs are often dark and this means regular cameras are useless. Day/night cameras and infrared cameras should be used to accommodate darkness.
- Guard against shrinkage
There should be security cameras installed to monitor areas where inventory is stored or is in transition.
“Stock rooms, liquor coolers and loading docks where shipments arrive and where alcohol, food and other valuables can be walked out by dishonest employees need to be monitored,” One Source Security pointed out.
- Follow health and safety standards
Cameras should be positioned in the kitchen to ensure proper health codes are being followed by the food-handling staff. This will also help in making sure employees are not stealing food and beverages while on the job.
- Monitor Service Areas
Security cameras are extremely important in places where food and drinks are served.
“Look for meals and beverages given for free to friends and family or cash tips being pocketed,” the blog post said. “But it’s not always a negative thing that you can be on the lookout for. Keeping an eye on the service areas allows you to offer training and study customer behaviors such as traffic flow.”
- Enable remote monitoring
Owners cannot always be at their business sites, especially given the odd hours that nightclubs work at. To counter this problem, security solutions should be made accessible on mobile devices.