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Video surveillance at Liquor Stores can help secure the premises and reduce crime. Like convenience stores, liquor stores are often seen as easy targets for petty theft and can suffer major losses from thieves and other criminals. A properly installed security camera system can help keep your liquor store safe.


Benefits of CCTV at Liquor Stores

  • Easy to Install � With technology continually improving, video surveillance systems are easier than ever to install. For example, security systems with IP cameras are reconfigurable, allowing the user to change the layout of the system on the fly.
  • Prevent Crime � When the cameras are visible, this naturally deters crime � thiees and vandals think twice before doing anything. Also, the security cameras help local authorities with the evidence they need to capture the suspect for the crime committed.
  • Tax write off � Owners purchasing a surveillance system can use it as a tax write off for the purchase of their equipment. Also, the CCTV systems help lower insurance costs, such as workers comp for the employees.
  • Multiple store monitoring at the same time � If you own a number of liquor stores, a surveillance system routed through an NVR (network video recorder) is a great option for managing security. NVRs are able to store camera footage on a hard drive and broadcast it over the internet, so you can check up on your stores at any time. For more NVR options, you can click here.


    • Risks of Video Surveillance at Liquor Stores

  • Target Areas � Not all systems are created equally. That�s why it�s important to get the proper equipment with the correct coverage areas setup. Otherwise, the owners risk not having the right shot or clarity should an incident occur. Worldeyecam�s lens chart helps everyone visualize their angles.
  • Employee Privacy � In order to protect the rights and privacy of your employees, keep your surveillance cameras in public places like the sales floor and stockroom.
  • Blackouts � Power outages and surges can potentially damage your system or cause interruptions in your recording. That�s why a UL approved power box is the key.

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    Setup of Security Cameras at a Liquor Store

    Just like any business, liquor stores vary in size, quality, merchandise, and traffic. There are many factors that go into setting up a security camera system. Consider each of the following when setting up your surveillance system:

  • Needs
    • - What is your main goal you are trying to accomplish? (lower theft, vandalism, etc)
    - What is your largest security threat and how will the security system help you?
    - How many robberies or crimes committed against you in the past year?
    - What security measures do you currently have in place?

  • Location
    • - Are you located in a rural area or busy, city area?
    - How safe is the neighborhood that you live in?
    - What are the crime rates?
    - Do other similar retail stores in your area have crime problems?

  • Traffic Flow
    • - How many customers do you service a day?
    - Do you have any seedy traffic at night or during off hours (graveyard shift)

  • Size
    • - How large is your liquor store?
    - How many secure areas do you need to capture?

  • Staff
    • - How many employees do you have?
    - Do your employees feel safe working at your liquor store?

  • Laws
    • - Is there a set of laws in your area that liquor stores must comply with?
    - Is your security regulated by local law?
    - Have you had problems with fake IDs and selling to minors in the past?


    Security Cameras in Liquor Stores

    After Smyrna Liquors in Smyrna, MD was robbed and ransacked, police used surveillance footage to help track down the thieves. Police used a combination of suspect descriptions from the footage as well as evidence within the store to lead them to a nearby motel, where they discovered more stolen merchandise. The three suspects were tracked down, arrested and charged for the robbery. Read more at WBOC.com�


    Real World Situations

    Repeated thefts � You're the owner of a chain of liquor stores in a metropolitan area. One of your stores in a high-crime neighborhood has recently experienced several thefts. While you already have a system of analog CCTV cameras in several of your stores, you decide to upgrade to a system of IP cameras with an NVR. The NVR allows you to check up on any of your stores at any time without having to do extensive travel. When one of your suburban stores is robbed, the high resolution footage from your surveillance cameras helps the police identify and arrest the thief. Keep an eye on your world: www.worldeyecam.com.