What is a Security Camera?

A security camera is a special camera used to record households and commercial buildings to document what is happening and  case of crime or mishap.

Security cameras can be useful when suspecting an employee of stealing money from the cash register and to protect employees from harm! As the owner of the business, you can check the security camera footage and obtain video evidence of this transgression or crime. Security cameras can also be used in homes as protection against robbery and to monitor small children, teenagers, household staff and older adults.

Who Needs Security Cameras in Their Home or Business?

Anyone with a family and who wants the best for their family should have a security camera set up. Any person who values their property and wants it secured should buy a security camera. Security cameras are are affordable and a great option for almost anyone looking to keep someone, or something they value safe.

10 Reasons to Love Security Cameras

As part of this 12-month-long series ’10 reason to love’ to celebrate Strand Security’s 10th anniversary, here are 10 reasons to love security cameras! For the other articles in this series, check the last paragraph.

1 Security Cameras Can be Hidden 

Security cameras add a whole new type of stealth to your home system. An intruder is likely not to see the camera, adding a sneaky aspect to this great product. If you security camera is monitored by you or a service 24/7, you are much more likely to catch the person breaking in to your home. 

2 Security Cameras Are An Affordable Deterrent to Thieves and Home Invaders

Security cameras are a necessity for many homeowners and as a result, are extremely affordable. They are affordable to just about anyone, regardless of budget and can be installed by you the homeowner as a DIY project, or have a company like Strand Security install, wire and monitor them. 

3 Security Cameras Provide A Sense of Security  to Homeowners

If you are a homeowner who worries for the safety of their beloved family and home, security cameras may be the perfect product for you. Cameras will allow you to monitor from afar, even when you are not home. Keeping an eye on what’s yours and what’s your to protect will give you a sense of security. 

4 Security Cameras Can Help You Monitor Children, Pets, Older Adults and Staff

Many households in America include children, pets, older adults and even household staff. Security cameras can provide an extra layer of safekeeping when children or pets are involved.

5 Security Cameras are Convenient and Easy to Use

When using a security camera, perhaps the biggest advantage is the convenience. With a live feed, the footage on many new models of cameras can be accessed via smartphone. This means that when away from your beloved home, you can keep watch with the press of a button.

6 Security Cameras Come in Many Different Varieties

As the technology in the home-security field has developed, many different designs of security cameras have become popular. For example, there are outdoor specific options, indoor specific options, hidden ceiling domes, or even thermal cameras.

7 Security Cameras Are Easily Installed 

Many of the latest technologies can take hours to install if you do not know what you are doing or if you want these cameras integrated into an existing system. Security cameras are installed much quicker and without any stress if you hire a professional security company like Strand Security to do the work.

8 Security Cameras Offer A Variety of Uses

Security cameras are versatile and are used for many different reasons. They can help catch bank robbers and assist in discovering which cat keeps jumping on the counter. Security cameras will act as an additional set of eyes when you are not available to be nearby. 

9 Security Cameras Provide Video Evidence

For many businesses, security cameras are the key to providing evidence when dealing with unruly employees, thieves or burglars. Security cameras can help prevent crime in real time or help solve crimes after they are committed, by backing up physical evidence with video footage.

10 Law Enforcement  loves Security Cameras

Police departments all around South Carolina have stated that security cameras are one of the most helpful tools in solving cases of theft, robberies, assaults and home invasions. Law enforcement might use video camera footage to help identify criminals and bring charges against them.

Why We Love the Number 10!

In 2020 we celebrate 10 year in business here at Strand Security.

To celebrate, we are publishing 12 posts (one each month) of 10 reasons we love…

Here are the previous entries into this series:

• 10 Reasons to Love Living in South Carolina
• 10 Reasons to Love a Home Theater
• 10 Reasons to Love The Grand Strand
• 10 Reasons to Love our Community
• 10 Reasons to Love Smarthomes

Enjoy!