Advanced video monitoring (AVM) is a security feature that combines advanced intelligent cameras and video analytics to deter crime and theft using live audio deterrents and other features. This is a powerful way to prevent crime before it happens. It will enhance your security coverage with layered monitoring and quicker response times in the event of an incident.

Read on to learn how advanced video monitoring works and how to leverage this service to protect your business.

How AVM works

With help from American Alarm, AVM cameras can be oriented to surveil critical areas of your property and programmed to send alerts to the Central Station monitoring center when unwanted activity occurs.

For instance, you can program the cameras to generate an alert if a trespasser enters a prohibited area. This can be used to detect people and vehicles.

When the AVM technology is triggered a live operator will use speakers to warn the potential trespasser to leave. If a Central Station Agent sees a real threat, they will dispatch authorities immediately, directing them to the exact location of the issue.

Benefits of Advanced Video Monitoring

It’s a proactive security system instead of a typical reactive one

Central Station agents use live talk-down strategies to deter thieves and vandals from the moment they enter a restricted area. If they cannot convince the trespassers to leave, they will dispatch the police to the location of the issue. This quick response makes it possible to deter crime before it occurs. All other security systems alert you once the asset has already been compromised.

It enhances perimeter and interior security

Monitored, intelligent video cameras can proactively deter crime or stop a loss before it happens. Using video analytics technology, these cameras can detect when an individual enters a prohibited area or attempts an act of vandalism or theft. With remote guarding, cameras provide more visibility of the critical areas on your property and provide documented evidence of incidents.

Improved response times

AVM expands your security coverage, ensuring there are always eyes on your property. When Monitoring Center Agents receive live video alerts of unwanted activity they can immediately dispatch authorities to the exact location. Monitoring Center Agents can also use the live video feed to provide real-time updates to the authorities to help them respond most effectively.

It’s cost-effective and reliable

It’s possible to use your existing cameras and infrastructure to expand your security coverage with advanced video monitoring. This makes it an affordable and efficient way to boost your security efforts compared to the cost of an onsite guard. AVM monitors your camera system’s functionality and alerts Central Station if it detects camera malfunction or tampering. With this in place, you never have to worry about outages going unnoticed and compromising your coverage.

Use cases

The following are sample use cases for advanced video monitoring, but they are by no means the limit of what is possible.

Monitoring car dealerships

With the rise of catalytic converter theft, securing car dealerships is more crucial than ever. AVM can be programmed to detect trespassers on dealership property. A Central Station agent can use live talkdown to encourage trespassers to leave the property. If the trespassers don’t cooperate, the agent will dispatch authorities to the specific location.

Protecting ATM vestibules

ATM vestibules are vulnerable to loitering and tampering. With advanced video monitoring in place, Central Station agents can use speakers to encourage loiterers to exit the vestibule. If potential tampering is detected, instant alerts can help dispatch the authorities quickly, while video evidence can be used to identify criminals.

Securing construction sites

Many commercial construction sites are left unattended at night, making them an attractive destination for squatters, thieves, or vandals. Using AVM, you can better secure sites to protect valuable equipment and property. Preventing trespassing also reduces liability if anyone sustains an injury while visiting the site.

After-hours protection

Advanced video monitoring is an asset for any business that wishes for after-hours security. The system can monitor for suspicious activity internal and external areas, such as lobbies and parking lots, to protect against theft, loitering, and vandalism. Using AVM can reduce reliance on security staff while ensuring continuous protection of critical areas. Department stores, government buildings, and small businesses could all leverage this technology to protect their assets.

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