Why you need Video Verification for your business
Published on Thursday, January 27, 2021
Imagine this scenario; it is 3 am, and your business' alarm is tripped. The monitoring center contacts your local authorities, who inform the operator that they will not respond unless they have proof of an actual break-in. In certain parts of the country, this is already a reality. Some local law enforcement divisions are now requiring a verified alarm before dispatching authorities. What does this mean for you?
A popular trend making its way through municipalities throughout the country is verified dispatching, which requires some level of verification before authorities are dispatched to help reduce false alarms. With AlarmSouth's video verification, not only can we confirm what caused your alarm to trip, we can also view a live feed and monitor the situation as it unfolds. This offers a quicker response time from authorities and provides a higher likelihood of apprehending the offender.
How it Works
AlarmSouth offers technology that pairs your camera to sensors or "zones" on your alarm panel. Once those zones are tripped, our monitoring center receives a live feed and a recorded clip of what caused the alarm. The operator can also view any other cameras that are part of your system during an event, in the event the burglar moves throughout the area.
What cameras do I need?
Our network bridge is compatible with most professional security cameras on the market today. To add video verification to your current video system can be as simple as installing our bridge and pairing your existing or new cameras!
Special Features
Camera Monitoring - Have an extensive camera system? AlarmSouth's camera bridge can monitor a camera's up-time and notify you when a camera is no longer working.
Talk-Down Services - using a PA system or external audio, you can program an announcement when an area is entered. For example, if a person were to walk through a car lot while it is closed, you can announce to that person that the business is closed and to vacate the area.
Video verification provides an even higher level of security than a simple camera system. Our team can help guide you through the process of adding video verification to your account and provide true verification when it matters most.