In the spirit of the Thanksgiving season, you might think of things to feel thankful for. Perhaps you feel grateful for a recent promotion at work. Maybe you feel indebted to a friend or neighbor who recommended that you start your own business. Or you simply feel pleased that you have a comfortable home and loving family. As you list all the good things in your life, don’t forget to acknowledge some of the benefits your security cameras offer to you, your family, or your business. 1. They Deter Theft The average criminal prefers an easy target. Homes with unlocked doors or windows, buildings with poor lighting, and properties with tree or shrub cover all create opportunities for theft. And in many cases, the criminal can sneak in, steal property, and flee the scene unnoticed in less than 10 minutes. Security cameras, however, pose a challenge for thieves. To avoid arrest, criminals have to take extra measures to stay out of the camera’s line of sight and disguise their appearance. Otherwise, they’ll end up in jail not long after they break into your home. Furthermore, cameras usually indicate additional security measures such as drill-resistant locks, safes, and reinforced doors that will take even more time and effort to bypass. Consequently, if they notice a camera on your property, many thieves will move onto a home that lacks basic protection. 2. They Keep an Eye on Your Children As a loving parent, you do your best to vet all potential babysitters and nannies that enter your home. You check backgrounds, scrutinize interviews, and ask for recommendations to ensure your children stay safe while you are away. However, even sitters with a glowing history might not interact well with your children or properly handle your child’s medical conditions. Security cameras let you check in on your children as often as you want, or you can watch the entire evening’s events via taped footage. If you see any issues in childcare, you can bring up the problem with your sitter and discuss ways to resolve them responsibly. Just remember to let your babysitter or nanny know about the cameras, so he or she feels comfortable with the situation. 3. They Promote Productivity If you run a business, you may expect your employees to work professionally and honestly 24/7. You trust your staff to complete their assignments in a timely fashion and to treat your clients with respect. But as your business grows, you might not have the ability to watch and monitor your employees’ progress. And you never know if a staff member sneaks office supplies home after his or her shift. To keep your staff on task and honest with their work, you can place security cameras in key areas of your building. When your team knows you supervise their performance, they’ll likely act on their best behavior. And if theft does occur at the office, you can use the footage in your investigation. Keep in mind that you should never place security cameras in restrooms, fitting rooms, or lockers, as these violate workplace privacy. 4. They Lower Your Insurance Premiums As a homeowner or business owner, you likely have to pay high monthly insurance premiums to protect against emergencies. But did you know that security cameras can lower these rates significantly? On average, many insurance companies offer discounts to homes and businesses with security cameras and digital video recorders. Sometimes, the discounts can lower premiums by as much as 15% to 20%. Better still, cameras can reduce your liability. If an individual were to fake a slip and fall accident, the footage could save you thousands of dollars in falsified medical bills. Enjoy Your Security Cameras This Fall As you can see, security cameras offer plenty of benefits that you could feel grateful for. And with a little creativity, you could easily think of additional ways your security cameras help you at home or in the office. Don’t have a security system? Talk to a security specialist about installing cameras throughout your property this fall.
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