Watching Over the Lobby

Lobbies are an important point of concern. Lobbies provide an important place where associates interact with the public. Lobbies can also include vending and ATM machines, retail counters, and other places where businesses transact with the public. 

Video systems can help you observe general activity. The system can help you clearly identify every person who enters the building, and track visitor and employee's general activities.

Typical uses and recommendations are shown in the table below.

Protected Areas:
Vestibules and Doorways Watch over door leading into and out of the cargo handling area. See who enters. Can help identify employee theft.
Lobby floor areas Watch over general areas of the lobby.
Retail Areas Keep an eye on activities near retail areas.
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.

 

 
Other Information:
Minimizing System Costs Review a strategy for keeping the cost of the system under control.
Maximizing Video Effectiveness Explore ways to increase the effectiveness of the system.
Control other Costs Determine if the video system can help the user to control other operational costs related to the facility.