Convenience Store Applications

Operating a convenience store poses many challenges and safety concerns. Managing risks ranging from robbery to food preparation play a role in the best selection of video equipment. The system can keep a close eye on cash transactions, horseplay, rear entrances, loiterers, back alleys and other sources of shrinkage. 

The system can record a visual history of every person who enters or leaves the business. It can also keep a visual history of activities at the cash register and safe. It is effective in watching over surroundings like parking lots and gas pumps where daylight levels change because of weather or time of day.

Typical uses are shown in the table below.  

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Protected Areas:
Entry Door Keep a visual history of all those entering the business.
Fuel Pumps Maximize safety and minimize theft of gasoline at the pump.
Retail Floor See the general activity inside the store. Look for causes of slip and fall or other accidents.
Time clock Keep a visual record of who is actually punching the time card.
Alley ways Watch over external walkways and alleys in and around buildings. View utility easements.
ATM Watch over ATM and Banking machines. Minimize vandalism and theft.
Cash Counters Close-up view of cash being handled and counted.
Vending Machines Watch over Vending machines. Minimize vandalism and theft.
Kitchen Validate cleanliness and standards for food service.
Parking Areas Watch over cars left unattended, or identify vehicles that enter or leave parking facilities.
Vestibules and doorways Identify individuals as they enter and leave a building or facility.
Emergency Exits Capture video of those who force their way through emergency exits. See who initiated an emergency alarm.
Integration with Security Cause camera equipment to respond to intrusions during closed hours.
Integration with Fire Alarm Cause camera equipment to respond to fire alarm activations.
Integration with Emergency Alarm Cause camera equipment to respond to panic and hold-up buttons.