Video surveillance, of some fashion, has been around for several years, getting it's start with the military. In recent years it has found it's way into our homes, gas stations, conveince stores, and practically two-thirds of the businesses across the country. John covered three areas of why he decided on a vms, and how they saved his business. In an article by Phil Patton of Wired magazine he quoted John Galante, executive director for the Security Industry Association.
Business is under seige from within and without.
Thirty percent of all small businesses fail because of employee theft. I also feel that employees work more effeciently when they know in the back of their minds that they are being watched, or at least monitored in some way. And the ones that do worry are the ones that are planning on doing something wrong. The third important reason on having a security system, according to Smith, is the protection of employees and customers.