There is a great need for video surveillance at Gas Stations, because like grocery stores, gas stations are vulnerable to theft. A high quality and dependable security camera system can help protect your gas station from theft, vandalism and other damages. Typically, owners of gas stations will go with an 8 or 16 camera setup that can be found here.
A security camera system at a gas station can be a great way to cut down on merchandise shrinkage from both staff and customers, and it can also be a great deterrent and aid in the prevention and prosecution of drive-offs. It can also be a great management information tool as it allows store owners to monitor the shop remotely across the internet in live time and even remotely play back previously recorded incidents.
Setup of Security Cameras at a Fueling Station
The needs of Gas station security can vary widely depending on numerous factors. Consider each of the following during your purchase process and when installing your security system:
If your Gas Station Security Camera System has been installed for so long that you have not quite caught the significance of this, let me remind you that, depending on how many cameras you have installed and how large your facility, the cost of installing the wiring for the cameras could have easily been over 30% of the total cost of your security system. Being able to use the existing wire is then a great savings for those looking to upgrade.