Employee theft is an unfortunate problem retail business owners and managers must address. While you hope to hire honest and trustworthy staff, it helps to establish security measures that deter stealing and hold workers accountable. Robblee’s Total Security in Tacoma, WA, outlines below how retail companies can use CCTV cameras to prevent loss.

How CCTV Surveillance Curtails Employee Theft

Everyone behaves differently when they know they’re being watched. You may not be able to monitor employees at all times, but the presence of cameras in the store will prevent undesirable behavior, including theft. In addition to changing behavior, CCTV cameras hold accountable those employees who flout the rules anyway. If items frequently go missing or the register comes up short, you can review the footage to identify the culprits. This record of the crime will also help if you must take legal action against an offender or support your decision for terminating problem employees.

How to Use Them

Place the cameras in all high-risk or critical areas. Examples include entrances, outside fitting rooms, inside storerooms, and areas with valuable inventory. Inform all new employees the cameras are in place and tell them the measure is as much for their protection as it is to help prevent loss. Even if you cannot monitor all the footage, perform checks at random. Closely keep track of inventory and review the footage when you can’t find an explanation for missing items.

The team at Robblee’s Total Security offers all the equipment you need to protect your business and employees. Their CCTV cameras allow you to keep an eye on your business from anywhere. They also offer alarm systems and access control systems to protect your inventory around the clock. Learn more about their state-of-the-art equipment online and call (253) 627-5448 to get set up with a system.