In businesses where the public is going to be visiting for services such as food, drinks and perhaps entertainment, it raises a question for these types of business owners as to whether CCTV and other types of security cameras are appropriate. This is often a challenge that Toronto restaurant owners are faced with.

While it is important the public’s privacy be protected it is equally important that any business have good security measures in place. Quality Toronto security companies like Pre-lock constantly see the repercussions that come with not having adequate business security measures in place.

While there are a lot of security cameras to choose from such as the CCTV which can be more obvious to hidden cameras that are super small. You also need to keep up to date with the privacy regulations regarding this type of security.

There are a lot of advantages to the CCTV type cameras. Even though they are likely to be seen in their allocated positions this can be of a great benefit. Those that may have unscrupulous thoughts about committing some type of crime will probably think twice once they know they could end up on camera.

Another factor that has to be considered is where the cameras should be placed in a restaurant establishment. This means that you need to do some research as to where your vulnerable areas may be.

One such area of course will be where the cash is collected. Usually there is a check out in an easy to get to place. A security camera here serves two big benefits. If a theft does take place whether it is from someone entering the premises, or an “inside job”, you are most likely going to catch it on camera. Employee’s that are not trustworthy will be far less inclined to repeatedly short change clients and pocket the excess, or even slip a few extra bucks in their pocket. For those criminals that come in from the outside very few are brazen enough to let themselves get caught on camera. Even if they are bold enough to try and commit the crime and have used a disguise there is still a lot of valuable information that can be caught on tape to help the investigators.

Another ideal spot to have a CCTV camera may be in the bar area. A potential crime that can be taking place here is on the shortage of drinks that are supposed to be served to the patrons.

Overall these types of security measures provide added protection for your patrons. It has not been unheard of where thieves decide that the restaurant cash is not enough of a heist and will rob the patrons as well.

If you own a Toronto restaurant, why not talk to our security professionals here at Pre-lock to see what recommendations we have to keep your business, employees and patrons safe.