1. Only use a professional and established security camera company. Using a friend, or someone who does this work on the side, will come back to haunt you.
2. Check references and ask for similar installations a potential contractor has completed.
3. Do the best you can within your budget and remember that any number of properly installed security cameras is a step in the right direction.
4. Purchase a Network Video Recorder (NVR) or a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) that will leave you with room to add additional security cameras later.
5. Make sure you use vandal resistant security cameras when placing cameras within reach of the ground.
6. Make sure your guests can see that your camera security system is fully operational to deter crime.
7. Watch your main entrance from both the inside and outside with separate cameras.
8. In large areas use wide angle or FishEye cameras to maximize coverage. Remember, total coverage of your property will usually bust the budget.
9. Dedicate a vandal proof dome camera mounted close to eye level to watch every entry and exit way.
10. Always prominently display a monitor with a live view of the security camera video in your lobby or front desk area.
One final tip that will improve your hotel’s security is to do some research on security cameras before you buy. You don’t want to be stuck with weak cameras and a smaller budget than you had to begin with.
For more information about security cameras for your hospitality business, contact us on 21421800.