I just read an article about a research firm projecting a downturn in video surveillance sales. In an economic downturn, recession, depression, it is more important than ever to have video surveillance. Shrinkage always increases in tough economic times as does exposure to loss through false insurance claims. Dishonest people see a slip and fall in a store with deep pockets as easy money, and employees who might normally be honest may be less so with an unemployed spouse and children to feed. Slipping some inventory out the loading dock door gets tempting, as do worker comp claims.
So now is the time to reevaluate your surveillance and security needs and consider risks that may have been limited before, as having new life in a tougher economic climate.
