Running a restaurant has its own sets of challenges—from serving good food to ensuring customers are happy.

In the midst of the busy operations, it’s inevitable for restaurant owners to overlook the safety and security of the establishment. Pilfering employees and belligerent customers can be difficult to deal with, especially when there’s no hard proof of their misconduct. To prevent these issues from happening, restaurant owners should invest in a security system to protect their properties and to put their customers at ease. For an in depth look at how the world of remote guarding is evolving and how to go about implanting business security systems into your restaurant, reach out to Elite Interactive Solutions.

A restaurant security system serves two purposes: preventive and responsive.

Preventive – People commit crimes when they think they can get away with it. When there’s a security system in place, potential offenders will think twice before carrying out their plans.

 

Responsive – In the event that a crime took place, you need to notify the police ASAP to catch the criminals. A surveillance feed will help identify the criminals as well as prove in court, if it comes to that, that a crime has been committed.

In those two occasions, a security system is invaluable. Business security systems can come in the form of alarm systems, audio and video surveillance (closed-circuit television or CCTV), and remote guarding.

Alarm Systems – Security alarms are designed to prevent intrusion. The loud sound is usually enough to make likely criminals stop in their tracks. But a restaurant can also have an alarm system that’s designed to alert the owner of any possible accidents in the kitchen (e.g. when someone leaves the oven on for extended periods of time).

 

Audio and Video Surveillance – Recording what’s happening inside and outside the restaurant has never been more important when customers and employees blame the establishment for any accident or misconduct. CCTVs can be positioned discreetly on various areas within and surrounding the restaurant. In the event that a crime has been committed, the police can use the footage from the surveillance cameras to detain criminals.

 

Remote Guarding – This is a combination of security technology, strategic security processes and highly-trained agents to watch over a property and thwart any potential misconduct. A highly trained agent monitors act as digital guards. The agent warns the offender through microphones, and this is usually enough to deter criminal activity. This system can also be used in monitoring the indoor premises of the restaurant and catch scheming employees from emptying the cash register.

Although security systems are normally used to monitor criminal activity, they can serve as proof when an employee or customer claims files for an injury claim. Fraudulent claims against an establishment can also be prevented. Restaurant owners can use the camera feed to rewind back to the time when a supposed accident happened.

In addition, restaurant owners can use surveillance to monitor daily activities (e.g. see who among their employees are not working as expected or is careless in the kitchen.

Other Benefits:

• Peace of mind – You can rest assured in knowing that your restaurant can operate without you being there all day.
• Lower expenses – You don’t have to hire additional security personnel to monitor day-to-day activities
• Reduced insurance premium – Most insurance companies provide deductions from insurance premium when there’s a security system installed in the establishment.

Creating a safer environment within your restaurant should be top priority. Installing a security system in the restaurant prevents misconduct from both the employees and the customers.

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Elite Interactive Solutions helps prevent criminal activity through remote monitoring. Highly trained agents monitor client’s properties to ensure that no threats harm the client or their customers. Contact Elite Interactive Solutions for a free demo.