Event-based video monitoring is the future of video surveillance. It combines sophisticated camera analytics and crime intervention specialists to provide a unique opportunity to stop crime before it happens.
In addition to recording footage and providing a livestream of everything happening on your property, event-based video monitoring utilizes AI analytics to detect when there is unauthorized movement in an area you’ve designated off limits during certain hours.
When a potential threat is identified, the system sends instant alerts to a dedicated monitoring center. Trained security professionals view the situation in real time and initiate a live audio warning to deter the intruder and prevent escalation.
If the intruder does not leave, the agent will then notify the police. With live audio talk-downs, it doesn’t usually get this far. Most intruders leave when they hear a voice asking them to. They know they are being watched and recorded.
How do you use event-based video monitoring?
To use event-based video monitoring, have cameras with speakers installed around your property, pointing at doorways, driveways, fence gates, and areas where vehicles are kept. When motion is detected in those areas during specified hours, offsite agents will be alerted and warn the intruder.
This is helpful in a wide range of scenarios. For example: say you own a construction company that is working on building a new apartment complex without event-based video monitoring. Expensive equipment is kept onsite overnight. You come to work in the morning to find that equipment is missing or damaged. If you have traditional video surveillance, you can only hand the recorded footage over to the police in the hope that they will be able to find the perpetrator, who is probably long gone at that point.
With event-based video monitoring, an offsite agent will be alerted the moment an intruder steps onto the property, before the theft or vandalism can occur. The agent will either talk the intruder off the property or notify the police within moments of the intruder refusing to leave. When you come to work in the morning, all of your equipment will be in good working condition, right where you left it.
Homeowners who are frequently away from the house for long periods of time can also benefit from event-based video monitoring. This is especially true for a second home or rental property. In addition to the live feed, you can get an alert the instant an unknown person drives or walks onto your property. No more coming home to broken windows and stolen valuables.
Be proactive. Event-based video monitoring allows you to respond to an intrusion in real time, preventing theft or damage.
Wayne Alarm Systems, based in Lynn MA, can help you get the protection you need with event-based video monitoring.
Why use event-based video monitoring?
Proactive Prevention. Unlike conventional security systems that simply record incidents, event-based video monitoring allows an agent to actively intervene in real time, stopping crimes before they happen.
Tech doesn’t get tired. An onsite security guard may take breaks, look away from camera feeds, or even fall asleep. AI analytics allow for monitoring only when something is happening, reducing both cost and human error.
Cost-Effective. Event-based video monitoring starts at under $200/month. This is significantly less than what an onsite security guard costs per week. If there is valuable property onsite, event-based video monitoring is an affordable way to protect what you own.
Comprehensive Protection. From trespassing and intrusion to loitering and vandalism, event-based video monitoring covers a wide range of security concerns.
Continuous Monitoring. Event-based video monitoring provides 24/7 surveillance, ensuring your business remains protected at all times, even when you’re not physically present.
Required Protection. Event-based video monitoring is quickly becoming the new standard for video surveillance. In some cities, the police have started to require video verification of a threat before they will respond to a call. For some applications, such as construction sites, insurance companies are already requiring event-based video monitoring.
Reduce Crime. Numerous studies have shown that businesses that utilize event-based video monitoring have a lower crime rate than those that do not. The unique audio talk-downs deter intruders before they can commit a crime.
Who benefits the most from event-based video monitoring?
Both homeowners and business owners can benefit from event-based video monitoring, but it is most useful for commercial applications.
These include:
- Construction sites
- Car dealerships
- Commercial buildings
- Apartment complexes
- Warehouses
- Pawn shops
- Jewelry stores
Many insurance companies offer reduced rates for businesses that utilize event-based video monitoring. Talk to your insurance agency to see if you qualify for a discount with event-based video monitoring.
Not sure if you can benefit from event-based video monitoring? Give Wayne Alarm Systems a call. We’d be happy to help you discuss your options.
How do I get event-based video monitoring?
Local alarm companies are now installing cameras capable of event-based video monitoring. Wayne Alarm Systems has been implementing event-based video monitoring for years.
For a free estimate, visit waynealarm.com/request-a-quote or give us a call at (781) 595-0000. We are prepared to answer any questions you may have about it and meet your needs, however big or small.
