Financial And Banking Security

Today’s technologically advanced video security systems can provide substantial benefits, including some that aren't immediately obvious. Here are some of the key aspects of modern video security that your financial institution can benefit from:

• Theft Reduction- The mere presence of a video security system can do much to deter criminal activity on your property, including theft, robbery, vandalism and employee theft (shrink). A visible security system is your business’ first line of defense.
• Reduced Liability- Security cameras provide court admissible video evidence that can help protect you and your organization from fraudulent slip and fall liability claims and similar legal actions. Liability protection is a key safeguard for your financial institution’s bottom line.
• Safety– PM Alarms offers security camera systems with the latest video analytics technology, including tamper detection, intrusion detection, face detection, line crossing, region entrance/exit, heat mapping and more. In addition to helping to protect your business operations as well as your employees and customers, these tools enable you to track and analyze traffic patterns, customer and employee activity, and more.
• Operational Efficiency– Maximizing efficiency in your business processes, best practices, and regulatory compliance is absolutely essential for any financial institution. With a professionally designed and installed security camera system, you will have the capability to monitor activity 24/7 in public and employee-only areas, to identify potential issues and determine the appropriate course of action to improve process and maintain consistency.

Installing a surveillance system (or modernizing your existing system) is a must for financial institutions. At PM Alarms, we’ve worked with banks, credit unions, and other financial services firms, and we take pride in providing our customers with the latest technology, protection and support in the security industry, at the best value.

Even if your financial institution already has a video security system in place, it’s important to review your system’s capabilities periodically. Most financial businesses will find that they can benefit from a security upgrade. Recent advances in video security technology include multi megapixel resolution cameras, recorders with higher channel counts and advanced file compression technology, comprehensive central management software, remote management via mobile devices, advanced video analytics, and more. Here's a look at some of the numerous benefits that today's modern security systems have to offer:

Multi-Megapixel Resolution– The days of grainy, low quality security camera images are long gone. Today’s video security camera systems feature resolutions up to 8.0 megapixels (4K), for crystal clear high definition video images day or night. This makes it easy to identify suspects, and provides you with court admissible evidence that can be used to prove your case in legal proceedings.

Central Management Software– All video security systems installed by PM Alarms feature a user-friendly software app that’s loaded with powerful features to enhance your management and viewing experience, including drag-and-drop system and camera selection, customizable displays, device grouping, alarms and notifications, remote system management, and much more.

Mobile App– All video security systems installed by PM Alarms feature an iOS and Android compatible mobile app, with incredibly robust features. View both live and recorded video; view up to 16 cameras at once on your smartphone or tablet; take snapshots or record live video directly from your mobile device; store up to 16 devices at once; add, delete, or modify connected devices; digitally zoom in during live video or remote playback modes; and much more. The mobile app gives you complete freedom to monitor your financial services business anytime, from wherever you are – across town, or halfway around the globe.

Higher Channel Counts– Today’s security video recorders can support as many as 128 channels, providing an economical solution for large camera installations, and giving you the flexibility to “future proof” your business, should you need to add more cameras at a later date.

H.265 Compression– The latest processor technology delivers up to an 80% reduction in bandwidth and storage requirements, enabling you to securely store months of recorded video footage.

24/7 Monitoring– Modern video security systems can be easily connected to 24/7 monitoring services. This allows your surveillance system to work in tandem with remote teams to keep a watchful eye on your business. If an incident occurs, the monitoring service can dispatch law enforcement authorities to your business within minutes.

Covert Cameras- Today's hidden cameras are more discrete than ever. They can be disguised as clocks, smoke detectors, and a range of other ordinary objects. While visible cameras are important for crime deterrence, it's also important to utilize hidden cameras, particularly to combat theft and employee shrink.

Vandalproof Cameras– Many video surveillance cameras are also tamper and vandal resistant, able to stand up to direct impacts from criminals attempting to disable the system. PM Alarms offers cameras with enclosures rated IK10 for impact resistance.

Compatibility– HD-TVI technology allows the latest high resolution HD video security cameras to be installed using your existing wiring, if you currently have an analog video security system. This can save valuable time and money during installation.

The bottom line is, even if you already have an older system in place, it's vital for your financial institution’s security to invest in a modern video surveillance system. At PM Alarms, we can perform a thorough audit of your existing system, and design an upgraded solution to ensure that your business is protected by the latest technology.

Protecting your financial institution with the latest video surveillance technology requires the assistance of experienced professionals. Professional installers can ensure that your system is designed to meet your specific needs, that your cameras are positioned properly, that all critical areas are covered, that everything is performing as it should, and that you are getting the desired results from your system. At PM Alarms, we take pride in creating a customized video security solution for each business that we serve. No two applications are ever the same, and getting all the details right is critical to ensure that you get the highest level of protection from your video security system.

At PM Alarms, we offer a complete video security solution for financial services businesses of any size and type, including:

System Design– We deliver a custom designed solution that addresses your property footprint, your business model, and your security needs. We start with a thorough walkthrough of your facility, which enables us to design your system from the ground up to ensure maximum protection for your business operations, your employees, and your customers.

Professional Installation– We handle the entire installation process from start to finish. We will work with you to schedule your security system’s installation to ensure minimal disruption to your business operations. Before your system goes live, we will thoroughly test and calibrate it to ensure optimal performance. We’ll also conduct a walkthrough with key team members to review your system’s functionality and answer any questions, and will make any necessary adjustments to the design based on your feedback.

Comprehensive Training– We’ll conduct a thorough training session with your team, covering everything you need to know to confidently operate your system, from managing live and recorded camera views, to remote monitoring, to using video analytics and much more.

Service and Support– PM Alarms is committed to serving our customers, to ensure that your video security system continues to perform at its peak, year in, year out. Our experienced tech support team is available anytime you have questions or need assistance. And if your system needs maintenance, or if you decide to expand or upgrade your system, our highly trained technicians will be there for you, to ensure that your financial business is protected.