Program Goals

There are several concurrent goals that a comprehensive security program will need to address:

Protecting the safety of occupants

Minimizing property losses

Maximizing property values

Reducing the liabilities of owners and managers

To accomplish these goals, one of the most valuable allies that a building owner or manager can have is an integrated Digital Security Solution from FocusMicro that includes a Digital Video CCTV component.

• Occupant Safety

  The threats to occupant safety are wide spread and varied, originating from both Environmental sources and Target sources. Examples of Environmental sources are: a gathering point for illegal activity such as drug dealing, high profile attractive targets for burglary and random acts of violence such as hate crimes, drive-by shootings and non-specific vandalism. Risks originating from Target sources include robbery, terrorism and personnel specific crimes.

  Threats from both Environmental and Target sources can be minimized with overt surveillance and access control systems. Perpetrators of both types of actions are premeditated in their activities, desiring to be successful and blameless. An open, demonstrated program to supervise an area, record the activities that occur and prosecute criminals is a strong deterrent to illegal activities. FocusMicro Digital Video Servers provide a crisp, clear record of all events 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As part of a comprehensive security program, integrated Digital Security Solutions can help protect your building and its occupants.

• Property Loss

  Property loss can occur from both internal and external sources. Losses occurring due to outside forces such as breaking and entering, vandalism, shoplifting and acts of terrorism will leave building and business owners feeling violated and unprotected. However the losses that occur due to internal sources such as employee theft and embezzlement not only generate a sense of betrayal in owners, but account for far greater financial damages than the infrequent outside incursion.

  A security program that includes Digital Security Solutions from FocusMicro will not only act as a deterrent to external elements looking for an easy target, but will dramatically reduce the shrinkage and vandalism conducted by building residents and employees. Utilizing a combination of overt and covert systems, building owners and managers can create an environment and culture that discourages negative behavior by occupants and promotes social responsibility.