The recent trend within large retail store networks (Walmart, Costco and Target to name just a few) isn’t so much the latest fashion, but rather an increase in the number of violent crimes.
From shoplifting and holdups to carpark hit and runs, shoppers are putting pressure on Corporate Security Directors (CSD) to come up with new and innovative ways to make stores a safe place to shop.
So, what new gadgets and tactics can CSDs employ? Here the five we think are worth considering:
1. Enhance Video Quality
4K video offers four times the resolution as 1080p HD. This means you capture even more detail to better detect issues and identify what is happening more clearly. There is just one key issue: A 4K camera needs four times the storage and bandwidth as HD.
In order to transition to 4K video, you need to ensure you have the infrastructure and processing in place to handle it. According to an interview in Security: “End users would need to work with their security integrator to assess their entire system and work out a phased plan to upgrade.”