CCTV video monitoring systems have become quite prevalent over the years, especially in areas which require verification procedures before dispatching alarm calls from the alarm system. Video monitoring can enhance response time, increasing apprehension rates during alarm calls. Video monitoring is an effective tool for improving security in any facility and the safety of employees and workers. It is even more effective when combined with an intrusion alarm system. However, most people do not know how remote video monitoring works and how a monitoring station uses these systems.
Most remote video monitoring services use software platforms to view and monitor video, and record the operator’s actions. Let us see the types of remote video monitoring and how they work.
Live Video Monitoring
This involves having a remote agent view your cameras on a full-time basis. The remote video monitoring services will monitor the cameras for generally 15 minutes or more. It is an intensive process, and thus, the fees could be higher. Though it is not a cost-effective way to monitor a site, it is required in some locations. This process also requires a large amount of data since video streams need to be constantly sent to the remote monitoring company.
Scheduled Video Monitoring
This type of remote video monitoring involves checking in on cameras at specific times of the day to ensure that specific events or protocols are happening. These may include guard tours, delivery arrivals, and other specific events that must be checked. Scheduled video monitoring is not as intensive as live video monitoring and does not use much data since the scheduled video check-ins are much shorter in duration.
Triggered Video Monitoring
This involves viewing CCTV video cameras for a specific event at the client’s location. This may include signals from a commercial intrusion alarm system, supervisory signals from a building, alarms from the video system, or other events for which a client may want to have a video check-in. This type of video monitoring is also known as video verification and is one of the most effective ways to monitor video. When paired with a commercial intrusion alarm system, the system can select the pre-defined cameras in the specific zone.
The operator can view a live shot of the alarm and the recorded section to determine the cause. This helps determine the validity of the alarm, which in turn reduces the false dispatches of police. After the operator has viewed the footage, they will follow established protocols based on what they observe through the video monitoring system. The software will record all steps in this process, and the operator can replicate this procedure for any event that causes them to view the cameras.
Summing Up
These are the three types of video monitoring solutions that can contribute to enhanced overall safety and security for any premises. Understanding how video monitoring works and the types can help determine the best solution for your business. Many video monitoring services provide solutions, which you can further discuss with them to choose the right one.
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